VOT: December 3, 2022-The best reserved for the last. “New Wine”

VOT: December 3, 2022-The best reserved for the last. “New Wine”
Most times we make the mistake or error of assuming that the first place or position, is the best position. On the contrary, what man sees as best may actually be worst or just acceptable, not perfect to God, the Omnipotent and Omniscient Creator.
In John 2, when Jesus was called upon to provide wine when it ran out, He turned water to wine and the “New wine” was sweeter than the old one that had been consumed.
This was really a puzzle. The sweet wine was reserved for the end, because it came out of a need that was divinely met by Jesus turning water to wine when the wine ran out at the Wedding at Cana of Galilee. The patient or those who waited enjoyed sweeter wine. The best wine was served at the end. The end is always most glorious when God is allowed to have His way and do His good pleasure or will. Philippians 2:13.
The fact that somebody graduates with the best results such as First Class or Second Class Upper does not mean such a person will be the best at the job.
In another scenario, someone who repeats a professional exam several times might appear to men as a failure, but unknown to men, God is working in such, molding, remolding, remodelling or reshaping him or her to be the best version of themselves.
It is in the repeated attempts that the Medical Professional or Engineer to mention few learn new discoveries and inventions that will aid them to come out to be the best in their field or profession. Therefore “Take Heed” and ensure that no opportunity is wasted, or better still whenever an opportunity is lost, or there is a delay due to repeated efforts, the necessary lessons are learnt.
Case Study David and Bathsheba. Even though he fell into the temptation of sleeping with her and eventually even suffered a painful loss of the son who was born out of the sin, he learnt total humility and repentance. He did not deny when he was confronted by Prophet Nathan, but immediately confessed his sin and repented. Today, David is referred or known as “A Man after God’s heart” A pure and a contrite spirit, the Lord will not despise” Psalm 51:17b.
Nugget
1. Let your challenges draw you closer to have a deeper knowledge and fellowship with The God head and not drift away from God. David gained confidence and trust and obtained favour on the long run after he suffered the reproach of falling into temptation. He was wise to repent when his sin was exposed. We must repent once God opens up our sins to us before it escalates to other men.
2. Saul on the other hand was unrepentant and eventually lost his place. Also, we were not told that Vashti attempted or pleaded for mercy from King Ahaseurus when she was replaced
3. Pride can make you lose you first place to the more humble in spirit.
Prayer
Father grant me divine grace to humble myself under your mighty hand, so that I will continue to ascend higher on my way to the pinnacle in Jesus’ name. Amen.

“When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom. And he said to him, “Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine, and when the guests have well drunk, then the inferior. You have kept the good wine until now!”” John‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
“For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬ NKJV.
“The end of a thing is better than its beginning; The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” Ecclesiastes‬ ‭7‬:‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬