Weekday Devotional with William Barclay - Sharing the Wonder

Daily Devotions with William Barclay

365 Meditations on the Heart of the New Testament

 

Sharing the Wonder

Scripture:  John 4:27-30

Reflection:

 

The passage of scripture shows that Jesus is willing to engage anyone in a conversation even if it means challenging the law.  So why do you think the disciples didn't ask the question on their mind?

Once Jesus reviewed this woman innermost heart and her current relationship she was not able to keep this good news to herself.  What was the significance of her leaving her water jar?

 

When we refuse to look at ourselves and we experience an encounter with God,  we are humiliated by our self-disgust.  Just like this woman, she had an epiphany moment she had to share with the village, but then proposed the question "Could he be the Messiah?"  

 

When the light of truth put the spotlight on you, how will you handle what you have refused to look at in yourself?

 

 

Prayer: Most High, keep the spotlight on us so we can see our humiliation and we can confront ourselves.  As we confront ourselves, allow the experience being of one we want to share with others. Amen.