In John 4, we read about the overcoming of our enemies through the Gospel. “Jews do not associate with the Samaritans” (John 4:9).
Jesus did associate with the Samaritan woman. The woman believed in
Jesus. Many others believed in Him. By breaking down the barrier between
Jews and Samaritans, Jesus was not minimizing the difference between
the godly and the ungodly. He was emphasizing that “he who sows
righteousness reaps a sure reward” (Proverbs 11:18). As He spoke the Word of God’s love, many were brought to faith in Him (John 4:39).
When the Gospel of God’s love reaches our hearts, we do not continue in
sin, going our own way rather than the Lord’s way. We come in our sin
to the Saviour. We receive His forgiveness. We begin a new life – “It is
no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me” (Galatians 2:20).
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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