Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Sermon 1.20.13: The Woman At The Well

The Gospel of John Series:Chapter 4 The Woman At The Well The fourth chapter of the Gospel of John invites us into a deep and intimate relationship with Christ, he demonstrates what this looks like through the lens of the beloved story of The Samaritan Woman. Christ is calling her and all of us into intimacy with him and with one another by saying in the text: The time has come when what you are called and where you worship won't matter. It's who you are and the way you live that counts before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. That's the kind of people the Father is out looking for: those who are simply and honestly themselves before Him in their worship. God is sheer being itself - Spirit. Those who worship him must do it out of their very being, their spirits, their true selves, in adoration. For the Samaritan woman at the well and for all of us no matter where our journey finds us, the time is now! Being just who we are with honesty, humility and love will allow us transparency and intimacy with God and one another that will bring healing and wholeness to the broken world God has placed us in. Dearest Lord Jesus, Please bless us all with faith enough to be real, desire enough to be hospitable to all, grace enough to share ourselves with you and others. Amen. LOVE AND BLESSINGS, P. Christine
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  1. Good ShepherdJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    The people you least expect can demonstrate the greatest hospitality. The woman did not expect to be well received by this unnamed rabbi at the well. She probably expected accusation and condemnation. Jesus asked her for hospitality: a drink of water (the story never tells if he actually received it.) The ensuing conversation is real and honest. She encounters and receives Jesus as the Messiah. That she goes into the village and tells others about Jesus is an act of hospitality. She prepares the way for Jesus to be received in her community. Who are the least expected, in our communities, that are having conversations with Jesus and receiving him? Who among these least expected is bearing witness to Jesus? How can the rest of us come along side and support what God is doing among and around us? - Pastor Jeff

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    1. Good ShepherdJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:50 AM

      Jesus told his disciples when they offered him food that he was already full. His Father had filled him. His experience with the Samaritan Woman is an example to us as we encounter lost and lonely people, we too are filled when we empty ourselves in order to fill others. Hospitality for Christians is not optional, the love of God can be shown and experienced daily as we embrace life and others with the joy of The Lord that truly comes from the smallest of kindnesses. Life is hard and provides us all opportunities to be the hands and feet of Christ Jesus to those who need a healing touch and a heart that is glad. Love and Blessings, P Christine

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