# “The Almighty power of our Lord” by J. C. Ryle

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- Published: 2012-09-11T15:00:10-05:00
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“We learn lastly, from these verses, _the Almighty power of our Lord Jesus Christ._
We are told of a miracle which Jesus wrought at the marriage feast, when the wine
failed. By a mere act of will He changed water into wine, and so supplied the need
of all the guests.

The manner in which the miracle was worked deserves especial notice. We are not 
told of any outward visible action which preceded or accompanied it. It is not said
that He touched the waterpots containing the water that was made wine.

It is not said that He commanded the water to change its qualities, or that He prayed
to His Father in Heaven. He simply willed the change, and it took place. We read
of no prophet or apostle in the Bible who ever worked a miracle after this fashion.
He who could do such a mighty work, in such a manner, was nothing less than very
God.

It is a comfortable thought that the same almighty power of will which our Lord 
here displayed is still exercised on behalf of His believing people. They have no
need of His bodily presence to maintain their cause.

They have no reason to be cast down because they cannot see Him with their eyes 
interceding for them, or touch Him with their hands, that they may cling to Him 
for safety.

If He ‘wills’ their salvation and the daily supply of all their spiritual need, 
they are as safe and well provided for as if they saw Him standing by them. Christ’s
_will_ is as mighty and effectual as Christ’s _deed._

The will of Him who could say to the Father, ‘I will that they whom thou hast given
me be with me where I am,’ is a will that has all power in heaven and earth, and
must prevail. (John 17:24.)

Happy are those who, like the disciples, believe on Him by whom this miracle was
wrought. A greater marriage feast than that of Cana will one day be held, when Christ
Himself will be the bridegroom and believers will be the bride.

A greater glory will one day be manifested, when Jesus shall take to Himself His
great power and reign. Blessed will they be in that day who are called to the marriage
supper of the Lamb! (Rev. 19:9.)”

–J. C. Ryle, [_Expository Thoughts on John, Vol. 1_](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1848711360?tag=toletaupanre-20)(
Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 1869/2012), 65-66. Ryle is commenting on John 2:1-
11.

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