Accepted

No one is perfect; there are mistakes in our past but like the Samaritan woman in today’s passage, Jesus is always willing to accept us for who we are. We are accepted into His arms no matter where we come from or what we’ve done.  

Reading John 4:1-26, Jesus was gaining in popularity to the point that He was baptizing more disciples than John. He had to keep moving because the Pharisees were intolerant of the Truth and felt they had to stop Jesus at any cost.

 Jesus was tired and this reveals to us that He had the same challenges as we do. He was God in the flesh … fully human who needed food, water, and rest just like we do. He sat down at the well where a Samaritan woman came to draw water. Jesus asked her if she would give Him a drink.

The Samaritan woman had a question for Jesus in verse 19, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans)?  Jesus answers her in verse 10, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.”

She was curious and ask Jesus about the correct place of worship (v. 20). Jesus tells her that it is not where a person worships, but who they worship that is important. God is not limited by place and time. He’s everywhere and can be worshiped at any place and at any time (verses 21-24).

The thought for me from today’s passage is that people are not drawn to religion but to excitement for what Jesus has done for us and what He will do for us in the future. The important thing to know is that Jesus can satisfy our basic need which is experiencing the fullness of life. The blessings consist of a future with provision, purpose, peace, and a perfect place for us that is beyond what could be imagined. This day with God, let us quench that thirst by worshipping in Spirit and in Truth.

 This day with you God, we are accepted for who we are. Every life is sacred to You and You made us in Your own image. We all have a common parent in You God. You are not looking for perfect people but those who accept Your mercy through the blood of Jesus shed on the Cross. Amen.

 Mark Shields, Thanks for reading! This blog started from a small Bible Study group several years ago with just a few followers and now has grown beyond what I would have imagined. I’ve found it to be a great tool in my journey through the Bible and you, my readers are holding me accountable to daily Bible reading and study.

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