The Women at the Well
Why the Women at the Well
The story of the Samaritan woman at the well begins as Jesus is in the Judean countryside with His disciples. The passage tells us that Jesus had to pass through Samaria (John 4:4) as He was going from Judea to Galilee. This, in and of itself, was uncommon for Jews to do, as Samaritans were part Jew and part Gentile, and greatly disliked by both parties.
As the story progresses, we learn that this woman regularly comes to the well at this time of day (John 4:15). She has been married 5 times, and is currently living in unrepentant sin, by living with her boyfriend. These circumstances point to her desire to avoid the shame that would come by attending the well when other women were present. And yet, Jesus, in His divine intentionality sought to meet this specific woman at this specific time.
Just as the Samaritan woman was looking to men to satisfy her soul, we also look to things outside of Christ to give our hearts meaning and purpose (John 4:14). However, as Jesus revealed Himself to her, he sought to show her that He was the never-ending water she was so thirsty for (John 7:38). John 4:13 says, “Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
Today as I read this story, I see myself in the woman at the well. Like her, I too was shaken when my own sin was revealed to me. How I put the love of others higher than His love for me. As Christ continued to teach me this amazing story, I began to see and believe Jesus alone is the Living Water that fills our void. He never tires of us and will never walk away and turn his back on us. He will protect us, guide us, comfort us and speak truth to our hearts. Why? Because he is Love and he is faithful. We can count on him because he is dependable, trustworthy and good.
My passion for this story and how it can foster self-reflection, growth, and renewal for woman is what lead me to start my biblical counseling mission. It brought me so much healing and deepened my faith and love in Christ. I hope that grounding my philosophy in this story can help provide guidance and positive change to those I work with.
I am excited to offer a dedicated Woman at the Well course, where women can come together in a group setting and work on a specific plan over a series of works. Interested in learning more? Book a consultation here!
