The changing of water to wine could remind us of the new covenant about to unfold. John baptized with the water of repentance that would prepare the way for The Lord. A humble and contrite heart is sought and is acceptable to Him. Such a heart will receive the Holy Spirit.
Into these vessels of clay the Spirit is poured out and our spirits join with the one Spirit to become the body of Christ. Paul instructs husbands to love their wives as their own body. This is how Christ loves the church, His Bride.
There are six of these jars, the number of man. This covenant goes beyond washing and cleanliness on the outside. God's relationship with man has progressed from the collective to the individual. Jesus knew what is inside a man. Jesus reaches into the heart and knocks, seeking entry and reconciliation which results in peace with God.
This is the new wine which will be poured into new wine skins of a new creation.
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