John 4:5-6
So he came to a Samaritan city called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired out by his journey, was sitting by the well.
Today it’s -2 degrees and, hopefully, by the time you read this, it will have warmed up. As it is so cold, it gives me an excuse not to wander outside, sit at my warm comfy desk with a cup of coffee, read the Bible and write. “Thanks, All Saints”
I like this verse because it shows the “human” side of Jesus. He got tired! Tired of what? Tired of the crowds constantly pursuing him and asking favors? Tired of the responsibility preaching his word to so many in so little time? Tired of walking into hostile territory (Samaria), in order to break down demographic barriers?
I guess we’ll never know, but it’s kinda fun to imagine him all alone with his thoughts looking for a “coffee break”. A time to rest and reflect. These little tidbits of insight into Jesus, are what makes him my ‘go to guy”. Somebody approachable and understanding because he’s been there, done that. “Thanks be to God”
George Buerger
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