Cup of Water

Thoughts of summer fill my family’s thoughts this time of year. My girls are counting the days until school gets out. Yet, in my heart I look at summer as an opportunity to touch other people's lives. Up north there is definitely more "people movement" once the weather gets sunny.



I was reading John 4 the other day, reflecting on Jesus' journey into Samaria. Several thoughts filled my heart as I read. Jesus was traveling, much like many of us will this summer, and he went


through a town of people that were truly despised by the Jews. (I know from reading the Word that Jesus had a habit of only doing what the Father led Him to do, so this is not a mistake.) I believe it was no mistake either, that He sat down by the well outside the city and sent the disciples on to buy food. He paused to do His Father's will. He was about to reach out to someone that "society" said was at the bottom of the rung in status, someone that most people would cross to the other side of the street to avoid. Jesus had a higher purpose! He came to reach out to the lost (those who did not know Him yet).


Out came the Samaritan Woman and Jesus asked her for water. What a simple request, yet it opens a huge dialogue of conversation between them. He goes on to become the one who is offering "Water" (Living Water). He is offering her the water that He gives so the drinker of that water will never thirst again. He is presenting himself to her as the "Savior of the world." (See v. 42) The end result is the town comes to this realization, something that even the Jews did not understand. What an incredible opportunity, and Jesus knew it.


As you get ready to journey this summer, ask the Father to lead you as you go. Pray by yourself or with your family for opportunities to share the "Living Water" of Jesus’ love in your own lives. It will be the best part of your vacation if you do. Enjoy your journey! I look forward to hearing from you. Be sure to email us when you get back!