Moving Beyond My Comfort

SCRIPTURE: John 4:7-9
When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)

OBSERVATION: Here is Jesus breaking social conventions again. He is speaking with someone from a social class that Jews did not associate with and the person is also a woman (another assault on the conventions of the day). Why? He wants to make her aware of God's love for her.

APPLICATION: How willing am I to move out of my comfort zone to share the love of Jesus with others? I am basically a shy person and not very confident about making connections with others with whom I have little in common. It is so much easier to build relationship with those who have a similar educational and experiential background. But the love of God and the command of His Word to "go into all the world" compels me to leave my comfort zone and share with others the amazing story of redemption. Jesus cares more about my obedience than he does my comfort, and making excuses to Him doesn't cut it. I must obey.

PRAYER: Lord, I trust You to fill my mouth when I speak to others. Help me to connect with many outside of my normal circle and open their hearts to Your love by words of wisdom and knowledge like you did with the Samaritan woman. May I be a fruitful and faithful witness to others and be a soul-winner for Your kingdom. I do want to be like You, Lord. In Jesus' Name, Amen.