Pastor’s Corner 23.03.2025
Woman at the well
The gospel reading for this 3rd Sunday of Lent is the Samaritan woman at the well. This passage highlights key themes in John’s Gospel: the universality of salvation, the transformative power of encountering Christ, and the spiritual satisfaction found only in Jesus. Jesus declares Himself as the source of “living water,” fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and offering eternal life to those who believe.
The Samaritan woman’s story speaks to anyone who feels marginalized, ashamed, or unworthy of God’s love. It shows that Jesus offers redemption, purpose, and eternal satisfaction regardless of past failures or societal labels. It is a call to embrace His offer of grace and extend that grace to others.
The story is a profound reminder of God’s grace reaching into the deepest corners of our lives. As we hear and meditate on this passage, we are called to see Jesus as the one who satisfies, redeems, and empowers. Be confident in the life-changing power of the Gospel as you proclaim His truth. Trust that the Holy Spirit will move in our hearts and invite them to drink deeply of the living water.
Here are 5 heart lessons we can learn:
1. We might find Jesus waiting for us.
He wants us to be honest with him about our life. He waits until the perfect time to work things for good or to change us in some way for the better.
2. When we know Him – we’ll love Him.
It’s one thing to know who Jesus is but it’s the real deal when we know Him in our hearts. Then it’s love. When we truly know Jesus, we will love Him.
3. Sometimes, we don’t believe.
She must be wondering how something as natural as water can become something that seems impossible. Living water? It doesn’t make sense.
4. Jesus opens our eyes to see the truth clearly.
It didn’t take her long to realize Jesus was telling the truth. Her eyes were opened, and his words helped her know Him better. The same is true for us.
Jesus will replace natural thought with spiritual insight. He takes lies we believe and gives us truth through His word. Helping us worship Him in spirit and in truth.
5. Don’t linger in a place you should leave.
She didn’t linger when it was time to leave. Her water jar was left behind as evidence of what she forgot about when she met Jesus at the well.
Literally leading others to Jesus with her powerful testimony. They went to him and asked Jesus to come stay with them.
It can be hard to distinguish God’s direction when we’re not in a close relationship with Him.
But when we spend time with him in prayer, reading the Bible, and surrendered in obedience, we will act out of our personal relationship. We’ll want to share what He’s done for us with others. We want everyone to know Jesus the way we do.
As Jesus rested by the well, waiting for the woman, He’s patiently waiting for us, too.
He knows us quite well even if we don’t really know Him. He wants to have a heart-to-heart conversation with us, as well. Open your eyes and see Him. Know Him. Your heart will never be the same.