WHICH WATER?

A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” 

John 4:7

I love the way that Jesus turns ordinary conversations into spiritual ones, don’t you? Have you seen the tract “Turning a Conversation to Spiritual Things?” When you meet someone, you should ask leading questions like: 

-Where are you from? Do you attend church there? Did the pastor explain how someone can go to heaven?  May I ask you a more personal question?

Maybe you’ve had a conversation like this: “Well, I wasn’t happy in my marriage so I got out.”  I see.  So, you’re alone now?  “No, the guy that I’m living with….”  It’s like this woman.  We must handle it like Jesus.  Or, the person who said to me, “Well, I’m not as bad as so-and-so.”  I replied, “I see.  Well, how do you compare to Billy Graham?”  He finally said that he did not deserve to go into heaven because of his sin. Then, I told him about the apostle Paul and how he was saved and shared my own testimony.

What did Jesus do when the woman at the well believed?  “OK, I’m finished here.  Let’s move on boys!”  No.  He not only stayed two days (v. 40), but he made it clear to the disciples that looking for opportunities was more important than getting a drink of water or eating.  Look at verse 34.

Are we committed to the will of God like this?  Let me ask the question another way.  Are you so satisfied with doing the will of God that your desire for food is eclipsed by the joy of serving the Lord?  I’m challenged.

In verses 35-38, do you hear this: “Look around!  What is the condition of your neighbors; your relatives; your colleagues?” Ask the Lord to give you the opportunity today to tell someone about Jesus and how they can be saved.

Ike Graham