John 2:12

After the wedding at Cana, Jesus goes to Capernaum in the company of his mother, his brothers, and his disciples.  They remain in town for a few days.  John 2:12 EFP

It seems that after the events at Cana, Jesus decides to take a few days off in Capernaum.  He does not travel alone, his mother, brothers, and his newly recruited disciples tag along with him, or maybe the other way around.  Why Capernaum?  That will become clearer in the following verses, but certainly there is a sense that Jesus simply chooses to go with his family and friends to a familiar place where there is some sort of pleasant history.  He grew up just a few miles away.

It is nice for me to see this verse as a testimony to the fact that Jesus tries to find balance in his life.  Yes, he has just officially launched his ministry in Cana.  There would those who might have suggested to him that it is important to "strike while the iron is hot."  After all, the story of his recent miracle in Cana must have been spreading like wildfire across the Galilean villages on the shores of the lake.  But Jesus chooses to take some time off.  Just goes with his closest friends and family and does nothing but spend a few days with them.  That's it! 

Yes, there are things to do, places to go, people to save, but before he continues doing the things he has come to this orb to do, he takes a few days to get away to rest.  I am sure there is lots of praying going on.  I am positive he speaks to his Father long and often.  We will see later that he certainly has some housekeeping to do in town.  But this text simply reads, "[t]hey remain in town for a few days."  He kicks his shoes off and spends some time with people he loves.  He shares some meals.  He goes fishing with his buddies.  He sits down with his friends and talks the afternoon away.  It is amazing to read how the great I AM took time to slow down and enjoy time with those he loves, while I, anything but all-powerful, often get so lost in what I do that I forget who I am and those who matter most-- my friends and family.  I need to take time today to spend leisurely moments with a friend or a family member.  I need to hug Penny more often.  I need to kick off my shoes and play with my grandkids.  There will always be something I have to do—I need to take time to do the things that my heart needs to do.  That adds a different meaning to the words, "walk in Jesus' shoes."