“But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” –Jesus
John 4: 14
The woman came to the well.
In need.
She thought she needed water – But El Roi, the God who sees, saw all of her.
He knew the good, the bad, the ugly.
His vision pierces heart’s darkest places.
“Thirst no more.”
She doesn’t understand but something in her wants what He has.
This woman steeped in sin.
The man at the well never shames her.
He doesn’t mention commandments or penalties.
He tells her about the kingdom, the truth of her life and how she can join Him.
Worship in spirit and truth.
His love is unconventional and unconditional.
Disciples arrive, wonder but dare not question.
She’s amazed at the revelation, runs to tell everyone.
Weakness transforms to witness.
Live given and broken.
Give what I have and break open the kingdom.
Present my body as a living sacrifice.
Spiritual worship.
Stop conforming to standards of this world.
Unequal scales of grace – one for me, another for someone else.
Judge not.
Instead, genuine love on display.
Patient, kind.
No record of wrongs, not arrogant or rude.
Bearing all things, hoping all things, enduring all things.
Unconventional, unconditional love that never wears out or ends.
Forgive as I’ve been forgiven.
Overcome evil with good.
Feed my hungry enemies.
Slumber no more – the night is gone, morning is here.
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It’s not a battle of skin and bones, here and now but of powerful things unseen.
The gospel of peace gets me ready.
Faith shields arrows flaming.
His Word is my spirit’s sword.
He is with me always.
He gives authority.
He tells me to be bold, courageous.
Crucified.
His life for mine.
Now lived in unashamed faith.
A beggar telling other beggars where to find food.
No better, no worse.
I am not to hide deliverance in my heart or have lips restrained.
Speak of faithfulness and salvation, love and grace.
Life everlasting.
Light the way home.
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
Sydell
June 13, 2018This is awesome Truth Liz you are a gift from God and doing His will for His purpose. I love this. She was rejected,shunned but loved by Christ. The world can’t hurt us,our heart,minds,bodies, are all His. He receives us as we are ready to comfort ,accept and lift us up as we are. Knowing who she was , He waited for her . He knew she was coming and He wanted to talk to her,to change her life. Can you imagine her joy and overfilled love tank and excitement! Favored by God. I love it!! You are the best sis and I love you! I’m thankful for God’s Amazing Grace and Love.
Liz
June 13, 2018Yes! I love you and your comment…He waited for her…you are so right. I never thought about that. Such a great truth and He waits for us. Keep shining your light sister the world needs what you have. ❤️
Maureen Hager
June 14, 2018Beautifully written Liz! Blessings!
Liz
June 14, 2018Hi Maureen! Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment. Your words of encouragement mean so much. Blessings friend ❤️
Liz
June 20, 2018Thank you so much Maureen! I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to read and comment❤️