Jesus and the Woman at the Well

READ TOGETHER

Watch the Bible story video or read all or parts of John 4:1-42 from the Bible.

FAMILY DEVOTION

Millions of people around the world do not have access to safe drinking water. This lack of clean water causes economic problems, education issues, and health concerns for far too many. Christian aid groups are working hard to dig wells and provide clean water for those who need it, and they are doing it all in the name of Jesus because they know that He is everyone’s greatest need.

When Jesus met the woman at the well, He told her that whoever drinks from the water He offers will never thirst again. It might sound confusing, but Jesus was pointing to the gift of eternal life that comes through faith in Him. While we all need water to survive day by day, we need Jesus even more so that we can live eternally with Him.

When we trust in Jesus, we receive His Spirit, who is God living with us and in us. This means we can worship Him whenever and wherever, and it also means that we can have courage to tell others about Him wherever we go. Like those working to bring water to those in need, we can share the hope we have in Jesus with the world.

Jesus offers something better than physical water; He gives us Himself. Jesus gives the Holy Spirit to everyone who comes to Him by faith. We can worship Him as Lord and Saviour wherever we are.

PRAY TOGETHER

Jesus, You are the Living Water who gives eternal life to all who believe in You. Just like our bodies need water to live, we need You to live eternally. Help us to trust in You as to One who gives life and worship You wherever we go. Amen.