The disciples of John came to Jesus with a sincere question: “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?” Fasting was an important spiritual practice. It could express repentance, grief, prayer, and a deep longing for God. So their question was understandable. But Jesus did not begin by explaining the rules of fasting. Instead, He spoke about Himself. “Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them?” They asked about fasting. Jesus answered by talking about the Bridegroom . That is the key to understanding this passage. Who Is With You? John’s disciples were focused on what people were doing. We fast. The Pharisees fast. Why don’t Your disciples fast? But Jesus redirected their attention. The deeper question was not simply: “What religious practice are you doing?” It was: “Do you understand who is here?” A wedding is not the proper place for the friends of the bridegroom to mourn while the bridegroom is standing among them. The Bridegro...