What Jesus Did! 'Reversal of Influence' — John 4:28-30

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

The woman left her water jar beside the well and ran back to the village, telling everyone, "Come and see a man who told me everything I ever did! Could he possibly be the Messiah?" So the people came streaming from the village to see him.

Key Thought

How does a spurned woman who came to Jacob's well in isolation and shame lead a whole village of people to come and discover their Messiah? The answer is simple: Jesus has the power to change people. That change is noticeable. That change is influential. So you are left with three questions from the reactions of the women and the people from the village:
  1. Have you been changed by Jesus?
  2. Who have you influenced to come and meet Jesus?
  3. Who have you not told about Jesus because you weren't sure they would change?

Today's Prayer

Father of mercies, God of infinite love, Almighty Yahweh of transformation, please help me lead others to Jesus so their lives can be changed by his grace. Jesus, thank you for changing me and thank you for interceding for me at the Father's right hand when I don't know how to pray. All praise and glory to the Father who sits on the throne and to the Lord Jesus, my redeemer and transformer. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

  • 2 Corinthians 5:16-17
  • Mark 5:1-17
  • Acts 9:17-21

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

6 Related Resources by Heartlight

Illustration

Illustration of John 4:28-30 NLT — "Come and see a man who told me everything I ever did! Could he possibly be the Messiah?"

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, March 16, 2022

A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
"Dear Beloved, You live in a world awash in religious ideas, ideologies, and philosophies. But there is one fundamental difference between all of them..."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"Peter finally came to his senses [after the angel released him from prison]. "It's really true!" he said. “The Lord has sent his angel and saved me....."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"May all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, "God is great!" But as for me,...."
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow..."

About This Devotional

What Jesus Did! is a series of one-year devotional guides through each gospel, using one short scripture passage each day and following the Gospel in sequential order. Each devotional consists of a scripture passage and a reflection and a prayer which open up the day's scripture and show how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware and is available in book form.

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.