June 29, 2020 -- John 4:8 -- Conversation Starters

A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.”

John 4:7 English Standard Version

It was the sixth hour. That means it was the hottest part of the day—noon. Jesus was speaking to a woman who went to draw water from the well when she sure no one else would be there. She had a lot to hide. A lot of shame. Jesus did not avoid difficult conversations. Nor did Jesus pass by people who needed Him. He was prepared to speak and to listen in order to bring Good News.

Notice how simple the start of the conversation is. They are at a well. She had a way to get water from the well. Jesus did not. He was in need. It was a simple and beautiful opening. There are far too many campaigns and gimmicks and evangelism programs out there in the ether.

Simply put, we are to be aware of how others can help us. There is something God our Creator has placed in us that makes us desirous of helping others. There is, once a need has been expressed, an opportunity to engage in real conversation that is meaningful. Trust that the Spirit of God has given you circumstances, abundance or needs, so that in community you can talk about your daily life and ordinary concerns in such a way that God is honoured and needs are met.

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.

Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we have forgiven our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever. Amen.