Dying for a Drink
The Woman at the well
John 4:7-42
What Lessons Can We Learn From the Woman at the Well?
Thirst is a gift from God.
The woman was eager to find a way around her daily trips to the well, perhaps to avoid the labor and nuisance of it and most certainly to escape the raised eyebrows of her neighbors. Yet it was her thirst that put her in the path of the Messiah. It was her bodily thirst that led to a spiritual quenching. Just as in the physical realm, thirst is a God-given safety measure that sends us reaching for the nearest glass of water. In the spiritual realm, thirst is a sign we need a time of refreshment with our only source of living water.
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?
Psalm 42:2
Water is meant to be shared, not hoarded.
The Samaritan woman could have tried to keep the good news about the Messiah to herself, conjuring up convincing arguments about how unkind and judgmental the townspeople all were. But the reality was, she couldn’t keep it a secret even if she’d wanted to. Her joy was too full. Her face was too radiant. Her heart was too changed. Sharing her faith with others wasn’t a Monday night missions requirement; it was the unavoidable outpouring of a woman whose spiritual cup suddenly ranneth over.
I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me… the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace. Acts 20:24
Thoughts Worth Considering
- Have you ever felt judged by people who aligned themselves with the church? Ever felt “less than”? How did you handle it?
- List all the reasons, whether righteous or selfish, the Samaritan woman hurried back to the town to tell everyone she’d met the Messiah. Have you ever shared your faith with people who know you well? What were your reasons? What were their responses?
- What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned from the life-changing story of the unnamed woman at the well?
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