The woman said to Him, “Sir, You have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep. Where then do You get that living water? Are You greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank from it himself, as well as his sons and his livestock?” (John 4:11-12)Super Bowl....World Series....Stanley Cup....FIFA Champ....all the teams and all the athletes compete, but there is only ONE better than everyone else in the end. In track, NASCAR, and even Olympic speed skating, all compete but there is still only ONE champion (1 Corinthians 9:24). Many participants . . . many teams . . . many athletes . . . only ONE greater than everyone else.
So it is with God. This Samaritan woman, while a bit different than the Jews, had a faith background. Many of us like to talk about our family's accomplishments within a church Body. My grandfather was the first Pastor, or my grandmother's name is on the church pew, or our family built this church... I have heard folks say, "I come from a long line of pastors!" Ok . . . great . . . fine . . . celebrate that and cherish that heritage! However, though we may stand upon some proud, broad, and strong shoulders, only God is capable of sustaining us and keeping us upright!
No one is better that the other. While one may have accomplished great things, it is still God Who allowed it and provided for it. Jesus reminded the woman that although Jacob's well still provided water after years and years, He alone could quench our eternal thirst.
Lord, keep me humble, but YOU KEEP ME!
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