John 2:11 ” This, the first of His miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples put their faith in Him.”

This pivotal verse describes Jesus’ first miracle of turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana…and the start of His public ministry. For within this small group of friends, neighbors, and family, Jesus made Himself known to them. Allowing them to see with their own eyes His Divinity, majesty, and power. It tells us that on witnessing this miracle, His disciples put their faith in Him. But just a few verses later, Jesus is in Jerusalem performing miracles before large crowds. But the difference was, while His disciples put their faith in HIM, the crowds only believed in His NAME. (John 2:23-24) In other words, they only believed in His character, activity, and place in God’s purpose because of what they saw. This is why it says Jesus would not entrust Himself to them, for He knew all men and their superficial nature, true intentions, and desire for entertainment rather than saving faith.