This passage is an interesting account of a life transformed and then the response that follows. The Good Shepherd seeks out a lost sheep and brings her back to Him. Indeed, it was God's will for Jesus to do this (v34). Jesus engages her in conversation (v7) even though Jews and Samaritans were not supposed to socialize. He shares with her the truth (v10, v13-14, v26). It may be that the Spirit of God convicts her of her sin (v17-18). Jesus does not let her settle for a half truth (v19) or change the subject (v20) or conclude that these things are beyond her comprehension (v25-26). He shares Himself with her and does not hide the truth. "True worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth".
What is the woman's response? She believes! And then she shares what she believes with others (v29). Many believe based on her testimony (v39) and then deepen in their faith as they spend time with Jesus (v40-42). Jesus uses this as a lesson for his disciples in ministry: "Open your eyes! See the harvest! Go and reap!"
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Amen and Amen!
ReplyDelete(v41-42) ".... it is no longer of because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves.." reminds me that our Faith is personal and not received from others accounts (though I think others account can strengthen/build upon what is there). One can sense the heightened awareness of Truth for these Samaritans as ones who have "heard for ourselves".