On Ordinary Days, Think Supernaturally

This blog was originally posted by Diego Gomes to his blog, diegogomes.blog please visit the site for more writings and reflections.

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“When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, ‘They have no more wine.’” (John 2:3)

Most of us have heard a sermon or two about Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding in Cana of Galilee. But today, I want to offer you a different reflection: imagine that this wedding celebration represents our everyday lives.

At first, that might sound like a strange comparison—after all, weddings are extraordinary events in our otherwise ordinary routines.

However, even though it was a social event, that wedding wasn’t a grand moment on Jesus’ prophetic timeline. It was just a regular human occasion—and Jesus, although divine, was simply attending as another guest.

Most of our lives are made up of ordinary moments: meeting a friend, the daily rhythm of a romantic relationship, squeezing in an appointment during a busy week. In all these moments, we rarely expect heaven to break in.

Even Jesus didn’t leave home that day planning to perform a miracle. But it was precisely in that everyday setting that Mary’s response became a powerful example of faith.

When a natural problem arose, Mary looked to the very God standing before her and expressed her expectation that something supernatural could take place:

“On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, ‘They have no more wine.’” (John 2:1-3)

Jesus’ response to His mother was dismissive: “That’s not our concern”. Yet, Mary wasn’t offended, nor did her faith falter. On the contrary, His words seemed to strengthen her hope. She told the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.”

Looking at Mary’s actions with natural eyes, they might seem irrational. Some might think, “How intrusive of her.” Others might say, “How awkward!” But if it hadn’t been for her spiritual perception and boldness in that ordinary moment, the miracle might never have happened—it wasn’t even in Jesus’ original plan!

Life throws problems at us constantly: the car breaks down on the busiest day, a child gets sick when we’re already overwhelmed, or a sudden expense drains our savings. At that wedding, the problem was just as human and familiar—poor planning led to a shortage of something important.

Mary responded the way she did for a simple reason: she knew who Jesus truly was and what He was capable of.

For thirty years, the incarnate God had lived in quiet anonymity. Mary, as His mother, watched Him grow—she saw His character forms, His compassion deepens. Perhaps she even witnessed private acts of wonder that history will never record, moments that happened before His public ministry began.

So, when the problem came, Mary didn’t see just another wedding guest. She saw the God who created the universe—the One who could change any reality with a word.

What we learn from Mary in this story is to carry an expectation for the supernatural in every moment—because at the table of our hearts, God is always present. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. The same God who shaped the world and split the sea wide open is the God who can heal a sick body, mend a broken heart, solve an impossible situation, and provide what we cannot obtain on our own.

Mary’s faith was rooted in trust—trust in the Jesus she knew. That’s why she didn’t get offended when He said He wouldn’t get involved, and she didn’t back down when He said His time hadn’t come. Mary knew that God’s heart is always moved by faith and need. All it takes is one act of faith to catch heaven’s attention—and the supernatural can happen in an instant.

Are you living your ordinary days with an expectation for the supernatural?

Imagine if, before trying to solve a problem, we prayed for God’s wisdom. What if, before deciding something, we sought His direction? What would our everyday lives look like if, in our sadness, we asked for His joy—or if, in our anxiety, we laid our burdens at the foot of the cross?

What would today look like if we lived with Mary’s sensitivity—alert to the opportunities for heaven to break into the back-and-forth of life?

I want to find the answer to that question. What about you?

If your answer is “yes,” I invite you to join me in this prayer:

“Heavenly Father, today I ask You to open my eyes and help me see Your presence and power. In the comings and goings of daily life, may I be sensitive to the opportunities for Your love and supernatural power to be revealed. Make me, beloved Father, a vessel for bringing Your Kingdom here on earth as it is in heaven. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”