Bible Verse:   John 4:39   

Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.”   

The Samaritan woman, also called the woman at the well, plays an important role in John 4:1-42. Her encounter with Jesus becomes a moment of openness and leads to an act of sharing the good news about Him. When Jesus meets her at Jacob’s well, she is surprised because Jews typically avoided Samaritans, especially Samaritan women. But instead of walking away, she stays open to the conversation. As Jesus reveals His knowledge of her personal life and her past, He offers her “living water,” which means spiritual life, she expresses curiosity and engages in a deep theological discussion with Him. She doesn’t reject His message but engages with Him, asking questions and allows Him to reveal spiritual truths. After their conversation, she quickly becomes a messenger. She goes back to her town and tells everyone about Jesus, asking, “Could this be the Messiah?” (John 4:29). Because of her testimony, many from her town come to see Jesus, and many believed in Him.

The Lesson: The Samaritan woman wasn’t perfect, but her willingness to tell others about Jesus brought many to faith. In the same way, we can share our experiences with God to encourage and inspire those around us, trusting that He can work through our stories to impact others. We should be willing to step out of our comfort zones, listen to God’s truth, and be ready to share what He’s done in our lives with others. No matter our past, we can be vessels of God’s message, bringing hope and faith to those who need it.

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