Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Bible Verse:  Many Samaritans in that city believed in Jesus because of the woman’s word when she testified, “He told me everything I’ve ever done.” So when the Samaritans came to Jesus, they asked him to stay with them, and he stayed there two days. Many more believed because of his word, and they said to the woman, “We no longer believe because of what you said, for we have heard for ourselves and know that this one is truly the savior of the world.” John 4:39-42

Reflection: Growing up in the faith, I was often told be like the Good Samaritan. Yet, not too many years ago did I learn (or maybe it was then that I really grasped this idea…) that Samaritans and Jewish people despised one another. Despised. Loathe. Hate. These are words we are not supposed to use or feelings we’re not supposed to have. Yet, here in today’s verse, like in the parable of the Good Samaritan, we’re seeing a group of people recognize the good in someone who is unlike themselves. So much so that they call him Savior.

There is a lot of despising happening all around us, all the time. Who or what is it in your world that maybe you need to reconsider? Let’s put on the lenses of the Samaritans and be willing to reconsider our view.

Contributor: Crystal Holic