She Left Her Waterpot
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John 4:27–42
She came to the well for water.
But she left the waterpot behind.
John specifically tells us, “So the woman left her waterpot and went into the city.” The very reason she had walked to that well suddenly wasn’t the most important thing anymore. She had encountered Jesus.
And then something beautiful happened.
The woman who had just been discussing her complicated life with Jesus ran back into town saying, “Come, see a man who told me all the things that I have done; this is not the Christ, is He?”
Think about that. Jesus knew her story—and instead of His knowing producing more shame, it produced freedom.
She didn’t suddenly have all the theological answers. She didn’t attend a class on evangelism. She didn’t wait until she had cleaned up every part of her life.
She simply told people what happened.
“Come and see.”
And people came.
Sometimes sharing our faith really can be that simple. You don’t have to convince someone of everything about Jesus. Tell them what He has done in your life. Tell them about the grace you’ve experienced. Tell them where He met you. Then invite them to come and see for themselves.
She walked to the well carrying a waterpot.
She walked away carrying a story.
Today’s thought: Who needs to hear what Jesus has done in my life?
Circle up!
Shannon Formby, Founder of My Faith Journey
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