39 Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. 41 And because of his words many more became believers.
42 They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.”
This woman who was at the well, full of shame and sin was used by Jesus and he gave her a testimony that changed the lives of many. Because of her testimony they believed and were excited, so much so they invited Jesus to stay with them to get closer to him as a friend. Remember that the beginning of this series we learned that Jews and Samaritans were enemies, but now through a sinful woman, Jesus started to break down the walls of hatred to make a new relationship between the two groups. He can use anyone to bring his will.
Verse 42 tells us woman's testimony drew the people closer to Jesus and as they got closer they could find out for themselves who Jesus was. He is the Savior of the world! Jesus used a woman from a despised people who despised her and all she had been caught up in. She was nowhere near perfect, but she was prefect for Jesus to use her in his plan. No matter how much of a lowlife or a loser we think we are Jesus can use us to bring the message of salvation!
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