The Joy of Relationships // Richard Welsh

God cares about your relationships! In this week’s message, Ps Richard shares how Jesus’ very first miracle was a relational one, turning water into wine at a wedding. Discover how you can invite Jesus into your marriage, family, and friendships, because His supernatural touch can turn any situation into a celebration!

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THE JOY OF RELATIONSHIPS

Matthew 22:37-39 NLT

Jesus replied, "'You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' (38) This is the first and greatest commandment. (39) A second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'”

RELATIONSHIPS ARE ONE OF LIFE’S GREATEST JOYS

John 2:1-5 NLT

The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, (2) and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. (3) The wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus' mother told him, "They have no more wine." (4) "Dear woman, that's not our problem," Jesus replied. "My time has not yet come." (5) But his mother told the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."

RELATIONSHIPS TAKE WORK (BUT IT’S WORTH IT)

John 2:6-8 NLT

Standing nearby were six stone water jars, used for Jewish ceremonial washing. Each could hold twenty to thirty gallons. (7) Jesus told the servants, "Fill the jars with water." When the jars had been filled, (8) he said, "Now dip some out, and take it to the master of ceremonies." So the servants followed his instructions.

RELATIONSHIPS NEED A SUPERNATURAL TOUCH

John 2:9-10 NLT

When the master of ceremonies tasted the water that was now wine, not knowing where it had come from (though, of course, the servants knew), he called the bridegroom over. (10) "A host always serves the best wine first," he said. "Then, when everyone has had a lot to drink, he brings out the less expensive wine. But you have kept the best until now!"

Nehemiah 8:10b NIV

Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

2 Timothy 1:7 NLT

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

John 2:11 NLT

This miraculous sign at Cana in Galilee was the first time Jesus revealed his glory. And his disciples believed in him.

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CONNECT GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. How can we show honor to our family and friends like Ruth did?
2. What are some small ways to serve others in your current situation?
3. Have you ever felt God put you in the right place at the right time?
4. Which habit (prayer, journaling, or a clean heart) do you want to work on?
5. How can we better prioritize loving God and others as Jesus commanded?
6. How does the joy of the Lord give you strength when things get difficult?

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