Little Thoughts, July 9th, 2025

By Pastor Sammy Little, First Baptist Church of Stowell

  John 4 gives us the beautiful story of the Samaritan women. It tells us that Jesus “had” to go through Samaria. He had to speak with a woman who went to the well at noon when it was hot so no one else would be around. His disciples head into town to buy some lunch while Jesus waits for her. When she gets there He asks for a drink and she is shocked that a Jewish man would stoop to talking to a hated Samaritan. He brings up her husband and proceeds to tell her she has been married 5 times but now is just living with someone. He knows her and still cares. He is seeking to help her. She is guilty, a failure, and hopeless but she is important to Him. We need to realise that she is not a nice or important person but that Jesus sees her as vital. Be the person that only Jesus can help. Realize that He likes you. You haven’t earned it, don’t deserve forgiveness and friendship, but Jesus wants to give it.