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Jack Nicolson put it brilliantly in the road-trip scene from the 1999 movie As Good As It Gets:
Not everyone has a terrible story to get over. Some people have great stories, pretty stories that take place at lakes with boats and friends and noodle salad. Just no one in this car. But, a lot of people, that's their story. Good times, noodle salad.
If you're riding with me, know that I speak from personal experience. If you can relate, scroll down. More than anything I want you to know, YOU matter to God. IT--whatever it is, matters to God. But no one can make that discovery for you. I count it a blessing to encourage you along the way.
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Jesus and The Hearts of Women
First, He told her what He saw in her heart, but with no judgment. For He understood why she lived the way she did. He validated her.
Then He spent time telling her about living water, but I don't sense that her mind fully grasped what was spoken as much as her heart fully grasped the One who was speaking. Which is why I will go to my grave proclaiming that it is the unadulterated presence of God that transforms us. A genius I.Q. is not necessary. He comforted her.
After the woman was validated and comforted, she was so excited that she left her waterpot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, "Come see a Man who told me all things I ever did. Could this be the Christ?" Then they went out of the city and came to Him. (4:28-30) She left her waterpot! Did she even bother filling it up during the course of their conversation? It's not like she had a fridge full of bottled water at home. He equipped her.
Which set a restoration process in motion that would actively restore her honor. She said to the men, "Come and see..." And her story was so compelling that they went. She stirred up an entire city! He honored her.
Amazing! I've often wondered why we aren't given the name of the woman at the well. The longer I follow Jesus, the more inclined I am to believe that she remained nameless in order to represent the masses--you and me.
Exercise: Schedule some time ALONE with Jesus everyday and take an empty waterpot with you. Set it at His feet. Talk, don't talk. Cry, have a fit. Whatever you need to do. And then receive. Try to do this several times a week.
Published on Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 11:42 AM CDT
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