You are Invited

The noonday sun beat down on her as she made her way to the well. The only thing dryer than the day was her heart. As she approached the well she saw a man sitting on the rocky edge. She walked to the opposite side avoiding him; not wanting to draw attention to herself. All she wanted was to draw water to meet her physical needs for that day; nothing more. His voice took her by surprise as He asked, "Will you give me a drink?" She recovered from her surprise and reminded Him of the stark reality that their people were enemies so how could He ask her for a drink. Jesus replied, "If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked Him and He would have given you living water." And so began a conversation that would forever change not only this dear woman but an entire town. Jesus' words set this woman free and she ran back to the town that had turned its back on her and she cried out through the hot and dusty streets to all who would listen, "Come. Come meet a man who told me everything I ever did." The entire town went out to meet this man Jesus and they asked Him to stay and stay He did, for two days. John 4:41 tells us that because of His words to them many more believed. Dear one, Jesus' invitation to come is for you; right now, today. In John 5:21 Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes Him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life." Jesus desires to impart life-giving Words to your heart. You don't have to settle for drinking shallow world-water. Through Jesus Christ life is available to you. Perhaps you know Jesus but have never engaged in a deep, daily relationship with Him. Dear one, He does not intend for your life to be dry. Knowing God is the grandest of adventures and it's just a conversation away.

Diana
jacobswell@dc.rr.com