John 2:8

After they had finished filling the containers, Jesus instructs his helpers, "Take a sample to the wine steward." And the servants do exactly as they are told.  John 2:8 EFP

I do not know how long it takes to fill the large jars with water.  It is most likely a somewhat time-consuming task, since there are no in-house water spigots in those days.  They either have to carry these heavy empty jars down to the town well, fill them up, and then bring them back.  Or perhaps there are smaller containers that they use to bring the water to pour into the jars.  Either way, it must have taken some significant time.  The servants must have been wondering at some point, don't you think?  “What is this all about?

But in spite of any doubts about the purpose or practicality of their task, they bring water out of the well and pour and pour and pour it into these large jars.  They even bring a little extra in a bucket to fill the jars to the brim in order to compensate for any spillage.  Now imagine they are now done.  The jars are filled with well water.  The servants are quite tired of carrying the liquid from the well.  They are probably wondering what Jesus is going to do with the water.  It doesn't make sense.  But they did it as requested, and now they wait to see what happens next.  And nothing happens, at least not from their perspective.

There is no reference to some special act of Jesus over the water.  There is no recorded prayer, blessing, or even a request to the Almighty to work a miracle on behalf of the guests.  Nothing!  All they hear is a follow-up request by Jesus, "Go and give the wedding steward a taste."  A taste of well water?  Why?  What's the point?  Then what?  All these could have been valid questions considering they are being asked to take water samples to the wine steward.  I don't know at which point the water changes colors or when the taste becomes fruity.  All I read is the amazing fact that the servants did what Jesus asked.  And because of that fact, those otherwise insignificant slaves are not only witnesses of, but participants in, the first miracle of the Messiah's ministry.  Imagine the stories they shared when they got home to their families, and likely repeated countless times after that.  On the other hand, the disciples do not participate in the miracle, they just witness it.  The guests do not participate in the miracle, they just enjoy the benefits.  Only the servants share the moment to the fullest and became instruments in the hands of the Master Wine-maker.  That is a message worth repeating.