Day 4 of John 21 Challenge

Day 4: Shared by Taylor

One part of John 4 that really stood out to me was the moment when the Samaritan woman questioned Jesus. In verse 9, she says, "You are a Jew, and I am a Samaritan woman. Why are you asking me for a drink?" During that time, Jews and Samaritans didn’t associate with one another, making her question completely understandable.

But what really moves me is Jesus' response in verse 10: "If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to..." That line holds so much depth. How often do we, like the Samaritan woman, question God—whether out of doubt, fear, or simply not understanding His plans? Yet, His response to us is the same: "If only you knew."

There is so much comfort in that. Even when we don’t see the full picture, God does. His plans far exceed anything we could ask for or imagine, and He is always faithful to provide.

Another part of John 4 that really stood out to me was verses 13-14. 

Jesus replied, “Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.”

This is such a powerful reminder that anything we seek in this world will eventually run dry. No matter how much we chase after success, approval, or material things, they will never fully satisfy us. But when we desire the things of God, He is faithful to give us something that will never fade—eternal life.

The things of this world are temporary and fleeting. So why put our trust, hope, or energy into something that will eventually fade when we have a God who never will? Only He can truly satisfy our souls.