John 4:1-54
Jesus was different from the other Jews who would avoid Samaritans as much as possible.
In order to reach Galilee, Jesus chose to travel through Samaria. Jesus, as God, knew the Samaritans needed to know the living Savior- to know Him. And as a man, He set by the well of Jacob to rest, tired from a long journey. He chose to show Himself to them as fully God and fully man.
Jesus talked to the Samaritan woman who came to the well, revealing Himself to her in stages. He won her confidence with a question. Next He offered her living water and explained its meaning. The woman asked for the living water. He led her to conviction and confession of sin and instructed her concerning worship. Then He revealed Himself as Messiah.
We learn that conviction and confession of sin are necessary for cleansing.
These words remind me to look closely at my sin so I can confess and receive His cleansing.
Is the Holy Spirit calling you to look at yourself as well?
Jesus’ thirst-quenching living water filled the woman with the desire to share Christ with those in her town.
Jesus’ words had changed her! His words have the power to change us all!
The eternal life Jesus gives is fully satisfying. Jesus loves and accepts each of us and give us purpose to our lives.
He is the true satisfier of all our deepest longings. Whom will we tell of what Jesus has done? —- Mary Mauderer
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