Have you prayed to God and felt your prayer wasn't answered, or not according to your timeline? In today's reading we see Jesus at a wedding party where the wine has run out—a serious embarrassment for the hosts.Jesus' mother Mary makes a faith-filled request, showing she understands and believes her Son has the power to fix the problem.He doesn't answer her request immediately—but He ultimately responds, and in a way none would have anticipated.In the same way, Jesus, now enthroned in heaven's glory, still hears our requests, though He may not respond according to our timeline or our preconception. This teaches us that He is in charge, not us.The waiting is also a test of our faith and an opportunity to mature and grown in our trust in Him. Typically, His answer to our faith-filled prayers is far better than we ever could have anticipated. Wait and see!Wait and See — Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 19, 2025: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-second-sunday-after-the-epiphanyOrder of service: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20250119-order-of-service.pdfOnline giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/givePsalm 128Isaiah 62:1–51 Corinthians 12:1–11John 2:1–11Songs and Hymns: - The People That in Darkness Sat: Text: John Morison, 1749–98, alt.; Tune: Nicolaus Herman, c. 1480–1561; Text and tune: Public domain. - Songs of Thankfulness and Praise: Text: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807–85, alt. Tune: George J. Elvey, 1816–93. Text and tune: Public domain. - When The Stars Burn Down: Jennie Lee Riddle, Jonathan Lee; © 2010 JLee Publishing; Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Tunes; Integrity's Praise! Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. - Come, Join in Cana’s Feast: Text: Herman G. Stuempe, Jr., 1923–2007; © 1993 The Hymn Society, admin. Hope Publishing Co.; Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220; Tune: Johann Balthasar König, 1691–1758; adapt. William H. Havergal, 1793–1870; Public domain. - There Is a Redeemer: Melody Green; © 1982 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing; © 1982 Birdwing Music, © 1982 Ears To Hear; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. - Keep the Feast: Ben Shive, Skye Peterson; © 2024 Getty Music Publishing (BMI), Beehive Hymns (BMI); Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. - Sent Forth by God’s Blessing: Text: Omer E. Westendorf, © 1964 World Library Publications, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740; tune: Welsh, public domain.Liturgies: - Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke - Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke - Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke#sermon #gospel #epiphany #faith #prayer, #miracle #problem #answer #wedding #shame #restoration #John2