JESUS SPEAKING
While journeying through Samaria, Jesus became tired and sat down next to a well; as he rested, he began speaking with a Samaritan woman who had come to draw water; during their conversation he revealed to her the intimate details of her life; details that only God Himself could know. Amazed and astonished, ‘the woman said to him, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet […] I know that the messiah is coming (who is called Christ.) When he comes he will tell us all things.” Jesus answered her saying, “I who speak to you am he.” […] The woman then left her water-pot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, “Come, see a man who told me all the things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” […] And many of the Samaritans of that city believed in him because of the word of the woman who testified saying, “He told me all that I ever did.” So when the Samaritans had come to him, they urged him to stay with them; and he stayed there two days. And many more believed because of his own word” (John 4: 19 – 41.)
INSPIRED THOUGHTS
Jesus Christ chose to reveal himself to an immoral woman who had ventured to the well to find water; completely unaware that on that day she would find the Son of God and receive salvation and eternal life. After the Lord disclosed to her the intimate details of her existence, she was overwhelmed with joy; the astonished woman left her water-pot behind, and ventured in to the city to seek others she might lead to Jesus; many who eagerly followed her came to receive the free gift of God. All individuals who place their faith in Jesus Christ become his messengers. Having been redeemed they make every effort to lead those who are sick to the ‘Great Physician;’ the one person who can mend their wounds and heal their broken hearts.
Like the ‘Great Physician’, there was once a missionary physician who was working in one of China’s many hospitals; in his efforts to alleviate the suffering of his fellows, he surgically cured a man of cataracts (a clouding of the lens of the eye that causes blindness.) A few weeks later 48 blind men arrived from the wilds of china (each one seeking the same incredible procedure.) All 48 were holding on to a rope guided by the man who had been cured. These men had walked in chain for 250 miles until they had safely reached the hospital.
There are so many people in this world who have been blinded by sin and death. People who need someone to guide them to the ‘Great Physician.’ Like the Samaritan woman and the blind man, all those who have been enlightened are given the task of leading others to Jesus Christ. As ‘re-born’ believers we are instruments in the hands of the Almighty. He uses us to reach out to our family members, co-workers, and friends. Our task is to testify of the wonderful things He has done and will do in the lives of all those who believe in Him.
“Lord Heavenly Father, fill us with Your Holy Spirit. May we be amazed anew every day by Your miracles and wonders. May we continue to embrace our duty to lead others to Your Son. Provide us with opportunities to witness to our family members, co-workers, and friends; that they would hear our words and deeply desire the gift of eternal life. We love You Father, we praise You, and we thank You, and we ask and pray all of these things in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.” God bless all of you.
Jesus Speaks 