A big wedding is taking place in Galilee and Jesus and his mother are invited to it. He brings His disciples along. Wine is the source of release and joy. For a celebration in Israel, wine is central to the wedding feast and the enjoyment of the party. It's a big deal to go to this wedding and have no wine to drink.
Wine is the source of release and joy.
Speaking figuratively, we, too, are living in a society, and a world, where the wine is running out. We are digging deeper and deeper into the barrel to find pleasure. Music is getting more bizarre. Entertainment is increasingly perverse. Sports are more important than ever.