Tuesday, May 22, 2012

spirit and truth

John 4:1-30

21 Jesus replied, "Believe me, dear woman, the time is coming when it will no longer matter whether you worship the Father on this mountain or in Jerusalem. 22 You Samaritans know very little about the one you worship, while we Jews know all about him, for salvation comes through the Jews. 23 But the time is coming—indeed it's here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way. 24 For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth."

25 The woman said, "I know the Messiah is coming—the one who is called Christ. When he comes, he will explain everything to us."

26 Then Jesus told her, "I Am the Messiah!"

I noticed a few things from this passage this morning.  First, Jesus repeated the "worship" and "spirit and truth" concepts several times.  I not exactly sure what it means to worship God in spirit and in truth, but I know that it is important.

Second, it seems important that the woman made the connection to the Messiah from Jesus's worship/spirit/truth statements.  And Jesus acknowledged his identity as the Messiah.

Third, this situation/interaction took place between Jesus and a broken, sinful woman who took the time to talk to Jesus.  I am a broken, sinful man, but I want to know Jesus.  I need to spend time and effort talking with Him, and I believe He will reveal Himself to me.

Heavenly Father, I know that you are spirit, and I want to worship you in spirit and in truth.  I want to walk with your Holy Spirit, and I want to know the Way, Truth, and Life.  Lord Jesus, please speak to me, and help me converse with you.  I want to know you, Lord.  I love you.  I ask in the name of Jesus Christ.

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