Jesus spent some time talking with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. Those who worshiped the Lord with us yesterday will be familiar with the story in John 4. There is a fascinating phrase that we never got to in our study yesterday. It is in verse 27, where we read that the disciples, upon returning and finding Jesus talking with this woman "were surprised to find him talking with a woman."
We learned yesterday that it was, indeed, surprising for a Rabbi to talk with a woman, and especially a woman of Samaria. So at first glance we can understand the reaction of the disciples when they first saw the scene.
But what's really surprising is that Jesus would be willing to talk to any of us! They didn't seem surprised when He stooped to speak with them, but it was just as astounding that He would do so, as that He would speak to a woman of Samaria!
We are all unworthy of the love and attention God lavishes on us. And yet He does. Praise Him for that, today.
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