What Jesus Did! 'A Weary Savior!' — John 4:4-6

Jesus took the "shortcut" between Judea in the south and Galilee in the north. He went through Samaria. He was tired from his journey. He rested by the historic site of Jacob's well. So much history and promise come together in this moment. We expect something grand to happen. Jesus has come to the well dug by Father Israel. (Jacob's name was changed to Israel. ^[1]) What great word do we hear from Jesus? What triumphant deed does he do? None. At least, not at first. Jesus' primary initial action was simply to sit down. He was a weary Savior. He was tired. Sounds almost bizarre as our hearts exalt and hold Jesus in the highest of places. At the same time, something wondrous is once again revealed to us: Jesus became flesh. Human flesh. Mortal flesh. Wearying flesh. He knows us not only because he is God, but also because he was one of us whose feet got dirty, whose legs grew tired, and whose stomach growled when it was empty. Jesus is a Savior who knows us; he knows us not just because he is God, but also because he has lived in our world, sharing our burdens, and feeling our weariness.