Praise The Lord Beloved 😀 Welcome to my Mid-Week Word.
*Today’s Focal Verses: John 4:7-27
You know as I set back and just take a look around. I see and hear people hurting. The pain and agony don’t have to be there but because of immoral choices, self-centeredness, jealousy the torrential downpour of hurt exist here on earth. Sure, we all can (and do) cover up “mask” much of our hurt – that’s what our earthly existence has taught us. It’s just another one of our carnal survival techniques. But as a Believer, when the hurt comes, we search for the love of God. We know that the love of God brings an assurance that will comfort, protect and direct us. We all need God’s assured love, it’s recognized by its unconditional label, which means His love is for anyone who desires to be spiritual healed. You see, once spiritual healing takes place the pain, agony “hurt” start’ our mental and emotional restoration.
Beloved, if you’re suffering rejection, failure, or any circumstance that’s testing your faith, you need to know the Lord still cares and will never stop loving you. That’s exactly what we see in Jesus’ interaction with the Samaritan woman. You see, He initiated contact. Much to His disciples’ apprehension, Jesus traveled through Samaria to meet this woman. In that day, Jews didn’t associate with Samaritans and even avoided their region. But God doesn’t conform to man’s rules or prejudices. He reaches out with a message of hope and new life to anyone who will listen and believe. He knew her pain and heartache. She must have felt worthless and unloved after being abandoned or divorced by five husbands.
Beloved, we all have emotional baggage that weighs us down and causes pain, and this is often what God uses to draw us to Himself. You see, He offered forgiveness and “unconditional” love. Jesus drew out the details of her situation so she could recognize her need for a Savior and be receptive to His offer of forgiveness. He understood she lacked love, acceptance, and a sense of value, and a relationship with Him was the only way to fulfill that need.
Beloved, God sees us as clearly as He saw the Samaritan woman. He knows our sins and hurts and wants to bring us forgiveness and restoration. As we accept His salvation and submit to the Holy Spirit’s transforming work, we’ll have the pledge of His love and care for us.