How to Share the Gift of Hope with Others

Rejected and Outcast

Her story tells the account of a time Jesus was travelling through Samaria and rested by a well. His disciples had gone into the nearby town to buy food.

If I could just find the right man, then all my hopes and dreams will come true.

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there she is, the town harlot!

Spiritually Thirsty

The woman was also spiritually thirsty, so much so she drew the attention and compassion of God. In answer to her heart’s cry, Jesus made a special trip to Samaria to give this woman what she really desired, rest for her soul and a reason to hope again.

Share Yourself

He had to go through Samaria on the way.

had to go through Samaria

Share Your Kindness

When I picture this woman talking with Jesus, I picture Carla, the New York waitress on the TV series, Cheers. I imagine a woman who has become jaded, angry, sarcastic and even a bit mean.

what’s your deal? You Jews are supposed to hate me and avoid me entirely. You’re not even supposed to talk to me, especially since I am a woman!

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (Colossians 3:12).

Share Your Faith

Because Jesus selflessly shared Himself and was kind despite her crankiness, He was able to share with her who He was.

It’s not about Jews and Samaritans, or mountains and temples anymore. It’s about you and your relationship with God.

It’s about that hole created in your heart when you placed your hope in the wrong things, relationships and other people. But I’m here to offer you a different kind of hope that will lift you from the guilt of your past, and free you to hope in a Father who loves and values you.

Share Your Testimony

“The woman left her water jar beside the well and ran back to the village” (John 4:28).

Good News