Come And See | Simply Jesus Pt. 3

Most of us have a well we keep going back to. For some people it's the next promotion or a bigger paycheck. For others it's approval, a relationship, a goal, or just being noticed. It works for a while. Then the thirst comes back, so we lower the bucket again.

In this episode, we look at an old story about a woman who goes to a well at noon, probably to avoid running into anyone. She has a complicated past, a lot of closed doors behind her, and no interest in a conversation. Then a stranger sitting at the well breaks every social rule of his day by talking to her. He doesn't flinch at her history or her reputation. He tells her the truth about her life without shaming her, and he says the thing she's been searching for isn't another well. It's him.

Good things like success, family, and work make terrible gods, because they can't carry the weight of your soul. And the woman's response is worth hearing. She leaves her water jar behind and runs to tell everyone, "Come and see."

Whether you've been around church your whole life or haven't thought about it in years, this one is for anyone who's tired of coming up thirsty.