Know That You Are Loved

There was not a lot of respect for women, and certainly not a lot of affirmation given to women before Jesus came along.  He responded to women:  In John 12:2-3 Martha served Him and Mary anointed his feet.  In Luke 8:43-48 there was the woman who had a flow of blood for 12 years.  She touched the hem of His garment and was healed.  She was healed because she came to Him in faith. 

But Jesus said, "Let her alone; she has kept this for the day of My burial. 
John 12:7

And now here was this woman who was despised and had a great deal of problems.  She was an outcast, a sinner and no doubt, without respect, and without respect from the whole town.

The encounter that Jesus had with the woman at the well was a "divine appointment."  John 4:4 tells us He “needed” to go through Samaria.  He knew the woman was waiting to meet her Messiah – she just didn’t know it yet.  Reflect back when you asked Jesus to come into your heart.  Maybe there were fireworks – maybe not.  Or maybe you thought your life was such that Jesus would never reveal Himself to a person like you.  Know that Jesus loves you.

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” 

Matthew 11:28-29