Listen

The woman said, “I know that the Messiah is coming, the one who is called the Christ. When he comes, he will teach everything to us.”

Jesus said to her, “I Am—the one who speaks with you.”

Just then, Jesus’ disciples arrived and were shocked that he was talking with a woman. But no one asked, “What do you want?” or “Why are you talking with her?” The woman put down her water jar and went into the city. She said to the people, “Come and see a man who has told me everything I’ve done! Could this man be the Christ?” They left the city and were on their way to see Jesus.

Many Samaritans in that city believed in Jesus because of the woman’s word when she testified, “He told me everything I’ve ever done.”

John 4:25-30, 39

Think

Some people will tell you that “Jesus knows everything” to try to scare you. However, Jesus knows everything to bless you. Through the Holy Spirit we are reminded of the times we have missed the mark (like missing the bull’s eye) – but the Spirit does not condemn us. We are reminded so that we can learn from our mistakes and try again. That is what forgiveness does; it gives us another opportunity to get it right. Isn’t that great?

When you feel Jesus’ forgiveness, it brings you joy. That is why the Samaritan woman went away to tell everyone. As you experience Jesus’ forgiveness, share it with others! They also need to know that the “game is not over” because they made a mistake. Try it!

Laura Ayala

Pray

Dear Jesus, I know that I am not perfect. Every day I do things that cause me to “miss the mark” of your purpose to my life. I recognize before you what I did wrong.

So, I need your forgiveness. I want an opportunity to try again. Please give me the will and the wisdom to make better decisions from now on.

Thank you for loving me this much, especially when I do not realize that I have done wrong.

Thank you for your Holy Spirit that makes me aware of it.

Thank you for your forgiveness.

Thank you for giving me another chance.

Amen.

Go

As the Living Water submerges you, share the good news with others: they can try again!