There are plenty of crises in the world; plenty of reasons to feel lost, aimless, and empty. But the key to a healthy relationship with God is a continual denial of self. When you’re able to get yourself out of the way of your fulfillment, only then can God fill you completely and perfectly.
Are you well? Really? Do you want to get well? Really? Countless miracles are recorded of Jesus healing the sick, the lame, the deformed, but what he was really healing was their soul; “go and sin no more.” So, are you well spiritually? Do you want to get well? Rise up and walk.
How do you worship God? When Jesus approached the woman at the well and asked for a drink, did that relate to worship? Listen and read as Dean teaches how John 4 completely transformed his understanding of what worship is and what it means to worship.
Dean ask the question, “When/what can we give?” Like Jesus with the woman at the well, Dean challenges us to give according the needs of others, as well as giving (and seeking/receiving) from the source of eternal life, the everlasting fountain: our Lord and God.
Enjoy this guest lesson/update from Charles Hill regarding his mission work in Zambia, Africa. You can read more about Charles and his work on our Missions page, or on Charles’ website: www.simalundumission.org.
Jesus was impelled to be where He could bless a woman in need (v.4-8). Why did Jesus have to go through Samaria? What will motivate us to take similar detours? Jesus shared a spiritual message that applied to the situation (v.10,13). What values will initiate spiritual conversations? What compassion makes sure that our conversation applies…