‭‭John‬ ‭4‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

This week we have been sharing the story of The Woman at the Well from John, Chapter 4. I was once that Woman at the Well. Seeking all the wrong things in life. Desperate for love and approval from others. Lost in worldly people, places, and things. Notice we don’t know her name. I wonder if we don’t know her name because she is you and I. For instance, her name could be Julie or Deborah.

It was in the sixth hour and the heat of the day. An uncommon time to draw water. It was no coincidence that Jesus was at the well at the same time. The Woman at the Well was the first person that Jesus told He was the Messiah! You can read the full story, John 4:7-26 NIV. What and who are you seeking today?

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for Your living water that never runs dry. Thank You for choosing me as Your broken vessel to share Your glory. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

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Jesus said in ‭‭Acts‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬ –“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

This week we have been sharing the story of The Woman at the Well from John, Chapter 4. You can read the full story in John 4:1-26 NIV.

Deborah once asked me, if I wrote the Bible, where would I start. My answer was The Woman at the Well. Jesus came into this world to save a sinner like me. I want everyone in the world to know that they too can have a personal relationship with Christ Jesus. All you need to do is ask Him to forgive your sins, live in your heart, and profess that Jesus is Lord. 

Let’s look at some connecting verses. We know there was a divide between Jews and Samaritans. In today’s key verse, Luke instructs us to be a witness in Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria. We know that Jesus intentionally travels through Samaria on His way from Judea to Galilee as we read in John‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Now he had to go through Samaria. So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon.

Take a moment to read The Great Commission in Matthew 28: 18-20 where Matthew instructs believers to do the same by going out to all the nations.The story of The Woman at the Well sets the scene for why Jesus traveled this Earth: To save and have a relationship with each of us. In turn we are to share the gospel and not discriminate against anyone. 

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for Your word to instruct and guide us to live out the Great Commision. Give me the strength and courage to share Your love with others. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

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This week we are sharing the story of The Woman at the Well from John, Chapter 4. On Sunday I shared a song that included clips from The Chosen. Today I encourage you to watch the full Chosen scene of the Woman At The Well.

Take a moment to meditate on this week’s Bible verses.

John 4:1-26 NIV

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭28‬:‭18‬-‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Jesus said in ‭‭Acts‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Isaiah 12: 1-6 NIV

John 4:39-42 NIV

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This week we will be sharing the story of The Woman at the Well from John, Chapter 4. Take a moment to listen and watch this song video, Woman At The Well by Olivia Lane (From The Chosen)

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Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV — You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Join us on our YouTube channel for See You Saturday as we wrap up our week with Deborah sharing on new beginnings.

Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV — You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

One of the most known stories of redemption and new beginnings is the story in the Bible of Saul who later became known as Paul.Take a few moments to reacquaint yourself with the story of his conversion in this short video titled Saul To Paul by Chuck Knows Church.

Did you learn something new about Paul? He certainly embraced and lived out the concept of today’s featured scripture by forgetting his former way of life and putting on his new self. He truly had a new beginning which even included a new name. Did your revelation of Jesus Christ spark a new beginning for you? Reconnect with your conversion story and examine your response. Is it time for you to have another new beginning in Christ?

Let’s pray. Thank you God for new beginnings in Christ. Forgive me for times I forget my new self in You. Help me to refocus my attention and guide me to point my life in Your direction. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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Isaiah 40:31 NIV — but those who hope in the Lord    will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;    they will run and not grow weary,    they will walk and not be faint.

Today is the first day of spring. Today we look forward to a new season, new birth, new life, and new beginnings. Is there an area of your life that needs a jolt of newness? Do you need to make a fresh start and a new beginning? Do you need a “do over” in some way?

I refer to today’s featured scripture as my life verse. This verse is the one I turn to in times of struggle and in times of joy. I gain strength, comfort, and insight from this scripture. I also turn to this scripture when I am in need of a new beginning or fresh start. What better day, than the first day of spring, to wipe the slate clean and start something new? What do you need to do today to make your new beginning successful?

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for this first day of spring. As I take a deep breath of the fresh spring air, may I inhale Your strength and exhale Your love and mercy. May I be courageous as I start a new beginning in You. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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