Tell Your Story (John 4:39-45)

Today's scripture: John 4:39-45

A few days ago, we looked at Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman. After a brief interlude, we come back to the end of her story. After talking with Jesus and hearing about the living water, she immediately went back to the town and told everyone about Jesus. At first, the many of the people believed in Jesus just because of what the woman told them. They believed in Him because of her testimony.

Then, people came out of the city and spent time with Jesus, listening to Him speak, and many more believed in Jesus because of what He spoke. They "believed because of His word."

It's the same today. Some people will come to faith because of the testimonies of those who have had personal experiences with Jesus. Others will come to faith because of their own.

Jesus can and will reveal Himself to the sincerely seeking heart. If someone is looking for truth, Jesus will help her find that truth. I've heard stories of people who had never heard the name of Jesus, but when someone shared His name, they've said, "I know Him."

Other times, though, Jesus will reveal Himself through us. Through our stories. I've been privileged to share my story of God's redemption many times, and sometimes I've been even more privileged to see Jesus touch someone's heart after she's heard my story.

Share your story. Let others know how Jesus has changed your life. And pray that He will reveal Himself to any seeking heart. Either way, people will believe and lives will be redeemed.