“And He must needs go through Samaria.” John 4:4

I always wondered about this scripture… it means, “Jesus HAD to go through Samaria.” The Jews were not friends with the Samaritans. They usually avoided this route and always went around. The Jews did not get along with the Samaritans, they considered them “dogs.”

Now, Jesus is going right into the village. He was on a mission! He sent the disciples away to buy meat and there He met the “woman at the well.” We know the story… Jesus gets her attention by asking her for a drink. She explains that the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans, and so why would He ask “her” for a drink? Jesus knew she would ask. This opened the door to talk about the “living water,” that He would offer to her, or to anyone who was “thirsty.”

Then, He told her about her past and she ended up asking for the “living water,” the water of life! Jesus always goes “the extra mile” for the “one” that no one else wants to be with! Now, He has left us, to continue to share the Gospel with all those who are “thirsty” for a new life!

Let’s always be ready “for thirsty people,” who need Jesus! Have a blessed day.

Sherry