Jesus' first miracle was at the wedding feast in Cana when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). Although the sign can be interpreted allegorically, it is still astounding that the Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, would wield the power of God to make the finest vintage ever tastest for a wedding party. His act of service to His mother's request and to the party guests reveals a King not so stuffy and prudish as some would like us to believe, but a man who enjoyed having a good time to the glory of God.
For further proof, think of Jesus' statement about John the Baptist and Himself, "For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.' The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds (Matt. 11:18-19)."
Jesus was a guy who invested in people. He related to them. And in order to do that He had to spend time with people, hang out with them, and have fun with them. This was a major part of Jesus' life and ministry. The key is that Jesus never sinned, which equates to responsibility and temperance. This should not lead anyone to think that the Lord Jesus was by no means averse to a god time spent around some food and some wine. On the contrary, He was a man who loved fellowship.
Jesus understood that the way to love people is to meet them where they're at, to spend time with them, and to do so with joy. Ultimately, He must have been a fun guy to be around. So, on a day like this, the 4th of July, we should not feel guilty about lounging around in a lawn chair, drinking a brew, and having a good chat with friends. The important thing is to remember to always give thanks to God and to live in such a way fitting our Lord. But this should not dissuade us from having a good time. Praise be to the God of joy and fellowship!
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