Jesus replied [to the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well], "If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water."
— John 4:10
Over the last several days, we've been looking at Jesus providing living water to those who follow him. This water of life is a readily available. Jesus connects the promise of this living water with the Holy Spirit and says that it will be in us. Jesus' interaction with this Samaritan woman in today's verse reminds us that this water of life, the Holy Spirit, this living water, is not just for Jews or religious leaders.
All who come to Jesus can have this great gift. This passage anticipates three incredible passages that show the giving of the Holy Spirit to Jews (Acts 2), to Samaritans (Acts 8), and to Gentiles (Acts 10-11). The promise of the Holy Spirit is to all people whom God calls and who respond to Jesus as their Lord and Christ (Acts 2:33-39) — including to you and me. Let's share Jesus so those we love can share in this water of life!
Exodus 9:29
“Moses replied, “When I have gone out of the city, I will spread out my hands in prayer to the LORD. The thunder will stop and there will be no more hail, so you may know that the earth is the LORD’s.”
When Moses confronted Pharaoh and was met only by the hardness of Pharaoh's heart, God sent the plagues. Why? Because God wanted Pharaoh to know that Israel's God wasn't just another god, but that the LORD was the Only True and Living God. The nations, the seasons, and the earth are his. All people must come to revere his name and receive his grace.
Quotes
. If a person is filled with the Holy Spirit, his witness will not be optional or mandatory–it will be inevitable. - Richard Halverson
. Faith means trusting in advance what will only make sense in reverse. - Philip Yancey
. What is maturity? It is being able to carry money without spending it; being able to bear an injustice without retaliation; being able to do one’s duty even when one is not watched; being able to keep on the job until it’s finished; being able to accept criticism without letting it whip you. - Alfred Armand Montapert
[Message No: 5910]
— John 4:10
Over the last several days, we've been looking at Jesus providing living water to those who follow him. This water of life is a readily available. Jesus connects the promise of this living water with the Holy Spirit and says that it will be in us. Jesus' interaction with this Samaritan woman in today's verse reminds us that this water of life, the Holy Spirit, this living water, is not just for Jews or religious leaders.
All who come to Jesus can have this great gift. This passage anticipates three incredible passages that show the giving of the Holy Spirit to Jews (Acts 2), to Samaritans (Acts 8), and to Gentiles (Acts 10-11). The promise of the Holy Spirit is to all people whom God calls and who respond to Jesus as their Lord and Christ (Acts 2:33-39) — including to you and me. Let's share Jesus so those we love can share in this water of life!
Exodus 9:29
“Moses replied, “When I have gone out of the city, I will spread out my hands in prayer to the LORD. The thunder will stop and there will be no more hail, so you may know that the earth is the LORD’s.”
When Moses confronted Pharaoh and was met only by the hardness of Pharaoh's heart, God sent the plagues. Why? Because God wanted Pharaoh to know that Israel's God wasn't just another god, but that the LORD was the Only True and Living God. The nations, the seasons, and the earth are his. All people must come to revere his name and receive his grace.
Quotes
. If a person is filled with the Holy Spirit, his witness will not be optional or mandatory–it will be inevitable. - Richard Halverson
. Faith means trusting in advance what will only make sense in reverse. - Philip Yancey
. What is maturity? It is being able to carry money without spending it; being able to bear an injustice without retaliation; being able to do one’s duty even when one is not watched; being able to keep on the job until it’s finished; being able to accept criticism without letting it whip you. - Alfred Armand Montapert
[Message No: 5910]
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