Jesus Calls Us
Experiencing the Resurrection
Jesus Talks with a Samaritan Woman
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5John 4:16-26 The VoiceJesus: 16 Then bring your husband to Me. Woman: 17-18 I do not have a husband. Jesus: Technically you are telling the truth. But you have had five husbands and are currently living with a man you are not married to. Woman: 19 Sir, it is obvious to me that You are a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshiped here on this mountain, but Your people say that Jerusalem is the only place for all to worship. Which is it? Jesus: 21-24 Woman, I tell you that neither is so. Believe this: a new day is coming—in fact, it's already here—when the importance will not be placed on the time and place of worship but on the truthful hearts of worshipers. You worship what you don't know while we worship what we do know, for God's salvation is coming through the Jews. The Father is spirit, and He is seeking followers whose worship is sourced in truth and deeply spiritual as well. Regardless of whether you are in Jerusalem or on this mountain, if you do not seek the Father, then you do not worship. Woman: 25 These mysteries will be made clear by He who is promised, the Anointed One. Jesus: 26 The Anointed is speaking to you. I am the One you have been looking for.
For Reflection
It is not where one worships, but who is worshiped that counts. Therefore, one's worship must be authentic and true. Ask yourself, "What in my life would cause people to want to come to the Lord and worship God? People will not be drawn to a dead religion but to one's excitement for what Christ has done in them and for them.
Sometimes worship is about having an encounter, experiencing the light of Jesus' truth and love shining on our past and future, and then having the courage to share what we know. Who other than a believer can effectively witness to God's abundant grace gushing up to eternal life in us?
Pray Pray and show others the hospitality and grace of forgiveness.
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