Text: John 4:3-43
Jesus: tired, weary … but ready, of course
The disciples: out to lunch (well, sent to buy meat)
The woman: on an errand to draw water, defined by her culture and her lifestyle … honest
The scenario: politically incorrect
What does it mean to worship God in spirit and in truth? We want to know, because that is where we want to go.
For those who will participate, read this passage at least once today and once tomorrow. Make it a true weekend, a Sabbath meant for you, for Sabbath rest was made for you, not the other way around. (Mark 2:27)
Go to church with a better understanding of worship. Come home and see where worship can expand in your life.
Consider that these crucial, pivotal words about worship were spoken to an adulteress woman. Thank You, Jesus, and thank you Samaritan lady! If the “worship in spirit and in truth” sermon came to you, ma’am, we, too, can become fountains of living water! … we trust that from where you are and from whence you’ve come, you will take no offense. In fact, be glorified as we learn with you what it is to become the worshippers who are sought out by God.
We will begin our first Matins practices starting Monday … God bless you all.
(Below you’ll find the link to a wonderful article on this subject by John Piper. Please read the passage for yourself, first! That’s the monastic way.)
http://www.desiringgod.org/sermons/god-seeks-people-to-worship-him-in-spirit-and-truth
By John Piper @ desiringGod.org
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