- Morning Devotional
- April 8,
2005
"The Woman at the Well" (Part 2)
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He had to go through Samaria on the way. Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Jacob's well was there; and Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime. Soon a Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, "Please give me a drink." He was alone at the time because his disciples had gone into the village to buy some food. (John 4:4-8 NLT).
Remember yesterday we talked about the fact that Jesus had a divine appointment. We notice today that Jesus sat down by Jacob’s well. He was tired, obviously from a long journey, and yet, within a few minutes, Jesus was about to enter a huge ministry challenge and opportunity. This is a reminder to me that, in the Christian life, we must keep going even when we feel we can go no more. Jesus was known to take some time to get alone. He was also known for His eating and His occasional rest. Jesus used opportunities when He was away from the crowds for spiritual renewal and strength. Jesus, however, easily changed plans if God’s agenda directed him to do so.
Often in my day I have found that my schedule changes quickly. There is often a need that arises that seems at the time to take precedence over my original plans. I know that is expected in life, but I wonder if we understand it. I wonder if we really believe that God’s plan is far more important than our own plan? Shouldn’t God have the right to interrupt our plans for His plan? I enjoy the music of Robert Earl Keen. He sings Blue Grass with a very distinct style. One of his songs, “I Wanna Know,” reminds of our need to slow down and be available to God’s appointments. Here are some of the lyrics:
Have you
got a minute? I wanna know Did your
father own an automobile or a two horse carriage with wood spoke wheels?
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