“The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.” (John 4:19-20 KJV)
This statement seemed to show that this woman is no fool after all. Recognizing that the Lord is a prophet who comes from God, as she posed a question about worship and the place to worship, this woman could be seeking the truth. Sadly, religious circles created serious misconceptions about worship. On the surface, she sounds like dodging the Lord's probe into the depth of her soul, though. But, the Lord heard and entertained her with words of import that we must consider, as well. Yes, this is a broken woman and spiritually lost. She is an outcast in her community. Yet, she could be on her way to be an insider in God's Kingdom.
Listening to the tone of her questions and statements, she exudes yearning to know the truth about God and His Words. In a sense, her queries and responses to the Lord Jesus are also probing to draw close to God. She is seeking to worship God in the right place and in the right way, as one who truly rests in grace by faith in the One true God. She reveals that her forefathers say they worship 'on this mountain', which she may be pointing to Mount Gerizim. This is the mountain on which the Samaritans worship God in protest to the Jews who worship in Jerusalem.
But, this woman needs to know as we too, should. What matters is that we worship as one acceptable to God from and in our heart. It is written: “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.” (Hebrews 12:28-29 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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