Come To The Well

Shamed and dejected, trudging wearily, she makes her daily pilgrimage to the well.  It was hot and dusty, but the cool refreshing water beckoned to her.  Shamed by her five failed marriages, disgraced by her village and hiding from the scrutiny of others, she has withdrawn from society as she can no longer face the scornful looks and snide comment of the town’s people.  It is midday when she approaches the well, because she knows at that time, everyone else will be sheltering from the scorching sun.  

Jesus is waiting at the well. He asks her for a drink of water, initiating a conversation that ultimately develops into a friendship that changes an entire village.  Jesus shows love and acceptance to the woman. Their conversation covers a lot of territory but in the end, Jesus reveals to her that He is the Messiah. The woman is transformed just by talking with Jesus.  Her shame, guilt and rejection are forgotten as she enthusiastically runs back into town shouting the good news that she has met the Messiah.  

Jesus doesn’t care what our reputation is, where we have been or what we have done, He just wants to have a relationship with us. He meets us where we are at.  All we need to do is talk to Him and accept him, just like the woman at the well did.

The Bible says that many of the Samaritans from the town believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony.  She was not only restored spiritually but also socially, as she had been given a new start simply because God accepted her. 

What an amazing story, Jesus is waiting at the well for you today, why not sit, rest and take the time to talk to Him today. 

Click on the link to enjoy “Come to the well” by Casting Crowns https://youtu.be/JKioQPEW4do 

Chaplain Phil