I know, I know- this isn't a great picture; but for those who have seen this episode, it is among the best work she (Lucille Ball) ever did!!! And it was funny!!! I enjoy a good laugh and being around people who love to enjoy life and I wonder... did Jesus ever laugh? Well, I don't know of anywhere in the New Testament that says he did, but if he did, it probably was at this occasion...
John, Chapter 2
1 The third day, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. 2 Jesus also was invited, with his disciples, to the marriage. 3 When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no wine.”
4 Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does that have to do with you and me? My hour has not yet come.”
5 His mother said to the servants, “Whatever he says to you, do it.” 6 Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews’ way of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece. 7 Jesus said to them, “Fill the water pots with water.” They filled them up to the brim. 8 He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the ruler of the feast.” So they took it. 9 When the ruler of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and didn’t know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the ruler of the feast called the bridegroom, 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when the guests have drunk freely, then that which is worse. You have kept the good wine until now!”
4 Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does that have to do with you and me? My hour has not yet come.”
5 His mother said to the servants, “Whatever he says to you, do it.” 6 Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews’ way of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece. 7 Jesus said to them, “Fill the water pots with water.” They filled them up to the brim. 8 He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the ruler of the feast.” So they took it. 9 When the ruler of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and didn’t know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the ruler of the feast called the bridegroom, 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when the guests have drunk freely, then that which is worse. You have kept the good wine until now!”
Weddings are a time of rejoicing, a time of merriment and laughter. Perhaps the wine had something to do with that, perhaps not, but the situation was a happy one, nonetheless. That Jesus' first miracle was turning water into wine (and good wine at that) says something about him personally. Yes, I do think he laughed (even though I can't prove it) and I encourage you do to the same today. What was that old saying? Something like... Laughter is the best medicine!!! One thing is undisputed- it is better than vitameatavegamin!!!