PRAY IT! Thirst Things First - The Samaritans

John 4 presents us with the Samaritan woman at the well and Jesus.  But before this encounter is described, Jesus has to go through Samaria first.

Thirst things first.

Samaria was despised.  Samaria was avoided.  Samaria was icky.

Who or what is your Samaria?  

Is it that neighbor or co-worker?  Is it your employer?  Is it a political party?  Is it an entire country?  

God may be calling you (and me, and everyone) to a season where you have to follow a missional impulse that involves intentionally going to "Samaria" and/or ministering in some way, be it through prayer or practiced action.

Thirst things first. 

Before the practiced action, it may behoove us to engage in some practiced prayer.  Before the practiced prayer, it may be helpful to ask the Holy Spirit to search our hearts and help gently point out who or what it is that we despise and avoid.

Spend some time with the Lord.  Lift up your "Samaria" to the Lord.  Do this with the strength of the Holy Spirit.

"But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you." -Luke 6:27-28 (ESV)

Pastor Celia