The Lord Makes All Things New
9:00 AMIf you were to write a biography of your life at this time, what would you title it?
- Jews weren't supposed to speak to Samaritans.
- Men weren't permitted to address women without their husbands present.
- Rabbis should never be caught speaking to shady ladies such as this one.
1. Jesus’ loves everyone. The fact that the woman at the well was of such low standing — gender, race, and marital status — yet Jesus speaks to her almost as an equal "conversational" partners demonstrates this. There is no one too far out of Jesus' reach. No one too far gone.
2. Only Jesus can offer salvation. Jesus offers her living water — eternal life.
3. Jesus was rejected by His own people, yet she believes Him. I was reminded of what Jesus said in Matthew 11:25, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth [I openly and joyfully acknowledge Your great wisdom], that You have hidden these things [these spiritual truths] from the wise and intelligent and revealed them to infants [to new believers, to those seeking God’s will and purpose]."
4. She offers us all hope! Her story is an incredible example of love, truth, redemption, and acceptance, and conveys to all of us that your past is past and doesn't matter to Jesus; He still loves you and will still use you in His kingdom work. Just look how she was able to bring the whole town out to meet their Messiah.
Blessings,
sue
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