EncounterLife Jesus' HeartSample

Jesus Removes Our Shame and Gives Us a New Story

The woman at the well had an encounter with Jesus that completely shattered the shame of her past. With a free heart and hope for the future, she runs home to tell what has happened: “Come see a man who told me all I’d ever done.” 

The timid, ashamed woman was now bubbling with redemption life. She is so excited that the whole village hears her story.

Why would she be so excited to share with everyone about all she ever did? She was not proud of her sordid past. What made her so ready to tell others about it? Jesus. It wasn’t just that He knew her situation; it’s that He gave her living water. She experienced His hope, and couldn’t help but tell others. The people in her village heard her testimony, but they wanted to see Jesus for themselves. As soon as they encountered Jesus and heard His words, they realized He was more than a prophet. He was the Savior of the world. One encounter with Him is all it takes to change someone’s life forever.

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. —Revelation 12:11 (NKJV)

ENCOUNTERING JESUS’ COMPASSIONATE HEART PRODUCES LIFE

Your story is powerful. A simple testimony can lead many to encounter Jesus. Step out in faith. If you have experienced Jesus’ living water, go and tell someone. We don’t have to change people; we just need to point them toward Jesus.