We see the conversation today between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. We don’t know her exact story, but we know this. The Samaritans are considered outcasts by the Jews. The Samaritans considered her an outcast (thus, she’s getting water at noon). Jesus knows all this. He sees all this. He sees her. He sees all that she is, all that has happened in her life. He still loves her. He sees her, and He loves her. Today, He sees all that you are. All your fears, impostor syndrome, guilt, everything. He sees it. And He loves you, anyway, no matter what. Let’s sit with that truth for a moment. Let’s rejoice in that truth for a moment.

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Good morning! It’s a joy to be with you today as we continue our journey through John chapter 4. Yesterday, we explored verses 1 through 15, where we saw the initial encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. Today, we’re going to pick up right where we left off.

In this passage, we witness the continuation of Jesus’ remarkable conversation with the Samaritan woman. Yesterday, we focused on the context of their meeting, and today, we delve into the heart of their dialogue.

Jesus begins by asking the woman to go and call her husband, which leads to a revealing moment. She responds truthfully, saying she has no husband. Jesus acknowledges this and goes further, pointing out that she has had five husbands, and the man she is currently with is not her husband. This exchange is crucial, but we must be careful not to read too much into the text. The Bible doesn’t give us all the details about her past, so it’s important not to make assumptions. We don’t know why she had five husbands or why she was living with a man who wasn’t her husband, and Scripture doesn’t label her as a prostitute. What we do know is that she was seen as an outcast, even among her own people.

The fact that she was drawing water at noon is significant. Noon is the hottest part of the day, and it’s unusual for someone to be at the well during that time. This suggests that she may have been avoiding others, possibly due to shame or being ostracized by her community. Remember, the Samaritans themselves were outcasts in the eyes of the Jews, and this woman was an outcast among the Samaritans—a double outcast, if you will.

Yet, Jesus engages her in a conversation that breaks all social norms. He speaks with a Samaritan, a woman, and one who has a complicated past—all things that would have been frowned upon by Jewish religious leaders. But Jesus sees beyond societal barriers and recognizes her worth.

Notice how she tries to shift the conversation when Jesus gets personal. Instead of focusing on her life, she brings up a theological debate about the proper place of worship—on the mountain or in Jerusalem. It’s almost as if she’s trying to distract from the uncomfortable truth Jesus has just revealed about her life. We often do the same when the Spirit convicts us of something; we deflect or change the subject.

But Jesus doesn’t let the conversation stray. He responds by pointing her to a greater truth: the time is coming when worship won’t be confined to a specific location but will be in spirit and truth. He reveals to her that He is the Messiah, the one she’s been waiting for.

This encounter transforms her. She leaves her water jar—symbolizing leaving behind her old life—and runs to tell the people in her town about Jesus. The very woman who came to the well alone, likely to avoid others, now becomes the key to leading her entire community to Christ. It’s a powerful reminder that Jesus sees us completely—every part of our lives—and loves us anyway.

Paul captures this beautifully in 1 Corinthians 13:12, where he says, “Now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known.” Jesus sees us fully and still chooses to love us. There’s nothing we can hide from Him—no sin, no shame, no fear. He knows it all, and He loves us anyway.

There are many people in our lives who feel unseen, unloved, and unworthy—outcasts among outcasts. But just as Jesus saw and valued the Samaritan woman, He sees and values them. And He calls us to do the same.

So today, remember that you don’t have to hide who you are. Jesus sees you completely, and He loves you completely. Let’s internalize that truth and share it with others. Let’s see others with the same love and compassion that Jesus has for us.

Thank you for being with us today. Tomorrow, we’ll pick up at verse 31 and continue our exploration of this incredible story. Have a wonderful day, and may you be reminded of God’s all-encompassing love for you.