The Woman at the Well is greatly impacted by the love shown her by Jesus. She goes back to her town and tells them about a wonderful man who knows everything about her. Skeptics and unbelievers question the validity of what she says. Her response is not to turn to logical argument or presentation of facts, and not to condemn them as sinful unbelievers. Her words are simply, “Come and see.” She invites them to come and see the giver of life. She invites them to see for themselves. Because faith is something we invite people to, not threaten them with. We need to invite people to come and see the power of a resurrected Christ. If all people had to see was our life, would they believe Jesus has risen from the dead? Is our life and example of new life? Do we defend or invite?
I’ve heard faith in Jesus compared to a trampoline that we jump on. I can give you a logical explanation of why jumping on a trampoline is good for you. It’s exercise that keeps you in shape. It’s fun to be creative while jumping on the trampoline. It’s fun with friends. But perhaps the best way to convince you that a trampoline is fun it to invite you to join me on one and experience it for yourself.
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