Scripture to Read: John 4:39–42
After the woman from Samaria went back into her city to tell the men all that Jesus had said to her, many Samaritans went to meet Jesus. We read in John 4:40–42, So when the Samaritans came to Jesus, they were asking Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days. 41 Many more believed because of His word; 42 and they were saying to the woman, “It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves and know that this One is indeed the Savior of the world.” The people wanted to meet Jesus themselves and then invited Him to stay. Jesus and the disciples stayed in Samaria for two more days, and many more placed their faith in Christ because of hearing His Word. Interestingly, God even had John record that some told the woman that because they heard from Jesus for themselves, they knew He was “indeed the Savior of the world.” Jesus is not here in the flesh, but He lives in every one of us (His disciples) through His Holy Spirit. Therefore, we must share our story the same way the woman at the well shared hers so that lives are changed through the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Remember, some of Jesus’ last words to His original disciples, which are also for us today, are found in Acts 1:8. Jesus told us all that we are to be His witnesses; so, that is what we must do daily so others may know Him as we do.
Challenge & Application
• What was the people's reaction from Samaria to all that the woman told them?
• Since we are to be Christ’s witnesses, how are you sharing your faith in Christ with those around you each day?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!