2025, 16th August

Word for the day

“For whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again.” – John 4:14

Jesus and His disciples take a diversion into the least favorite place for the Jews—named Samaria.

One woman from a socially outcast community comes to draw water around noon. This was a very odd time for women in those days to draw water. The act of drawing water was also a social gathering to meet and greet other women, which usually happened either early in the morning or late in the evening. It seems that this woman had chosen a time when no one else would be around the well.

The Bible says that this woman had been rejected by five of her husbands, which might also be a reason why the other women in the society did not accept her. She seemed to be a complete package of rejection, pain, and isolation.

In a surprising moment, Jesus engages in conversation with this woman—someone who isolated herself because of who she was. In her loneliness, she meets someone great in that lonely place, alone.

Jesus speaks her love language, using the metaphor of water. He reveals that He is the Living Water, representing spiritual nourishment, and also declares the greatest message of all time—that He is the prophesied Messiah, the Savior of the world. The woman’s reception of this truth is like an encounter with a well of love.

The love of Jesus Christ satisfies her thirst and longing for genuine love, which had been denied to her. The revelation of who Jesus Christ is transforms her from brokenness to boldness. She runs into the town of Samaria, carrying the message of love and the Source of love—Jesus Christ.

The joy was overflowing; she couldn’t contain it. The same lonely feet that once dragged in despair now ran with joy to share the truth.

Rejection is so real, even in this modern world. Rejection is one of the main causes of depression. We can experience loneliness and isolation, even when surrounded by many—it’s a slow poison that drains our body, mind, and soul.

To all the outcast reading this—the word of encouragement comes to you: Drink from the well of Living Water, Jesus Christ. He never runs dry. As you dig deeper for truth, the Living Water will overflow with love that will stop your thirst for human love.

God’s kingdom has a greater inclusion policy—you are part of a divine plan. His plan includes you, and as it fills your heart, your feet will automatically run to share the great news: the love of Jesus Christ.

Get ready. Dig deep. Drink in abundance—and never thirst again.

Prayer:

Thank You, Father, for Jesus Christ. Thank You for the privilege of being included in Your kingdom. Fill me with Your Living Water. Amen.