“And he must needs go through Samaria.” John 4:4
Shunned by the other women in the town, a lone woman made her way to Jacob’s well at noon time to draw water for her household. Broken and bruised by all that she had endured in her life, her only desire was to get her water and get back to her home without meeting anyone else. She drew back in fear as she saw a man sitting quietly by the well, and almost turned away. But he spoke to her and asked her for a drink.
You see, Jesus seeks the broken. This day He had decided that He must go through Samaria, rather than take the roundabout way that most others did. He sent His disciples into the city to find food, thus clearing the way for a private conversation with a needy heart. It is a familiar story. He asked her for a drink. When she questioned why He would even speak to her, He told her about the living water which would cause her never to thirst again. He revealed Himself as the Messiah, the promised One, for whom both Jews and Samaritans waited.
As the conversation progressed, her heart opened. With joy, she left her waterpot behind. She ran into the city, telling everyone that she had met the Messiah and that He was waiting at the well. She left the bringing of water to her home to bring men to Jesus. The people invited Jesus to spend time with them and teach them.
Instead of a flawed, broken woman, she became a messenger of the good news. A woman of ill repute, once scorned and rejected, became the first evangelist to Samaria. Why? Because Jesus values broken people, sees the potential, and makes something beautiful of their lives.
Are there any wounded, broken places in your life today? Jesus specializes in restoring broken vessels and making them useful for His kingdom. What you feel are flaws and failures can be turned around and become your testimony to others.
Matthew 11:28-29 “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”
Thought For Today: Jesus is still seeking the broken. Let Him restore you and make you a vessel of honour for His service.
Devotion by: Anne Johnston
