August 5

Today’s Reading - John 4:1-14

Thought:

There are many lessons that can be learned from this event, but I want to draw your attention to one that we often miss. Verse 4 says, “And He had to pass through Samaria.” Normally, we consider that statement nothing more than an  insignificant geographic detail, but that is not necessarily the case. Though Samaria was located directly between Judea and Galilee, it was not uncommon for Jews to travel well out of their way to avoid Samaria because of their utter disdain for the Samaritan people. But Jesus made a point to go through that region, not necessarily because He had to, but because He knew that He could make a difference there. He took the message and offer of living water to a woman and people that most Jews would have considered a lost cause and not worthy of their time or effort. He reached out with God’s love and, as a result, many believed in and followed Him. What an example from the Master!

Who have you not mentioned Christ to because

 you considered them a lost cause?