There have been many films made about the life of Jesus. I have been watching some recently, and I’ve noticed something when Jesus was talking with people. I’ve noticed how He talks to each person intimately and personally. Though He has often addressed the crowd, He does not treat the person as only a part of the crowd.
He knows each person well, and when He talks, you’d know how He is personally talking to you. He sees you. He loves you. He looks at you in such a way that will forever change you.
Remember the Samaritan woman at the well? Jesus began the conversation not by making a sermon or pointing out what’s wrong. Jesus began by asking water from the woman. He then revealed how there is a different kind of water, and how those who drink it will never be thirsty again.
It was a simple conversation, but it was one that changed the woman, it was one that made her believe! Today, may we spend time in prayer where we can have this intimate conversation with the One who loves us most- Jesus.
From that city many of the Samaritans believed in him because of the word of the woman, who testified, “He told me everything that I have done.” So when the Samaritans came to him, they begged him to stay with them. He stayed there two days. Many more believed because of his word. They said to the woman, “Now we believe, not because of your speaking; for we have heard for ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.” – John 4:39-42, WEB-BE
“Seeing with the eyes of Christ, I can give to others much more than their outward necessities; I can give them the look of love which they crave.” – Pope Benedict XVI
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