Scripture: Ps 56, 57, 58, 64, 65; Romans 1:1-15; Jeremiah 1:11-19; John 4:27-42
Scripture Standout: John 4: " 27 Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, “What do you want?” or “Why are you talking with her?”....39 Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. 41 And because of his words many more became believers.
Morning thought: Two things are interesting here, I think. First, it's the disciples — the folks who are supposed to really understand all this stuff — who totally dismiss this Samaratin woman as a non-event. Even though they are surprised Jesus is talking to her, they totally let it go...they don't give her a second thought. She's just some random, meaningless woman. Meanwhile, Jesus is telling this gal everything she's ever done in her life. She's blown away! The time spent with this "random, meaningless woman" begins a snowball effect that draws many more Samaratins to know him. Could focused attention and time spent with someone in need yield similar results? Are opportunities going by unnoticed because I don't see the potential there?
Second, it is a relieving/comforting thought that God knows everything I've done in my lifetime — both good and bad. But it's also scary!
If you're the kind of person who likes some scientific data to better understand things, this study in a 2003 issue of American Scientist may be right up your alley. Even if you're a math and science dolt like me, it's still makes greats sense! See this link for some fascinating research about helpfulness and civility around the globe. Good info to stash in the brain!
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