Saved and Satisfied
March 31
They said to the woman, "We no longer believe just because of what you said.”
John 4:42
“Look,” Race broke in on Gavin. “I appreciate what you’re saying, but I’m quite comfortable living the life I live.”
“But God has so much more for you!” Gavin reiterated.
“Got it.” Race answered brusquely. “And if that’s how you feel, you should find out what that means for you. But just because He’s laid this on your heart doesn’t mean it’s meant for me. Besides, you yourself admitted I’m saved and assured a place with Jesus in eternity.”
Gavin was conscious of one thing: Race was quite comfortable being saved and leaving it at that. “Okay, I get it. I guess I just hoped you’d hear what I was saying.”
“I do hear you, Gav. I just don’t share your sentiment and drive to save the world. It’s not my job. I believe God lays that on certain people’s hearts. And if you’re one of them, more power to you!”
Gavin was struck by the sincerity in Race’s words. Race truly believed what he’d just said. Realizing he wasn’t the one to convict Race of his ignorance he let the matter drop, finished tying the new fly, and threw the line into the ripples, trying to at least entice a nice fat trout.
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For some Christians it’s enough that Jesus’ blood has provided salvation, a place with Him for eternity. The Samaritan woman understood there was so much more! Jesus had given her a new life and she wanted everyone she knew to experience this wonderful transformation!
Two-thousand years later, Jesus is still offering new life. He asks us, like the Samaritan woman, to pass along what we’ve been given. Our salvation, the knowledge that we are now under the blood of Christ, is but a starting point. If we stop there, we not only miss the best God has for us, but someone in our sphere of influence may miss a chance to find it for themselves. Jesus didn’t come and die in our place to make us comfortable. He came to set the world free from the devil. He wants to enlist us in that process.
Prayer
“Draw me into the deepest part of Your love, LORD. Teach me how to make a difference in Your Kingdom here and now. Amen.”
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