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Jesus Came To The Well For Me

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**Verse 1** Along life’s dry, dusty road—there is a well— For those in need of water—it’s close to where you dwell. For some on long journeys—a place to stop and rest— This living water—is found only at this well— And it’s just around the corner—over life’s next hill crest. **Verse 2** A woman—came to quench her thirst— But a Man from Nazareth arrived there first. Jesus—weary from His journey, He stopped along His way— When about the sixth hour, the woman from Samaria came to draw water—on that very same day. **Chorus** She said—“Jesus came to the well on the day that I went there!” She said—“I thought He just came for the water—I didn’t know that He would care.” Jesus said to her, “Give a drink to me—and I have living water for You” She said, “I thought You came only for the water—I didn’t know You were here for me.” **Verse 3** Lord—how could you know the thirst that is mine? Lord—how could You know what I need—unless You are divine!” Lord, how is it You would ever speak to—or think of me? Lord, why would You die for someone like me—on Calvary’s tree? **Verse 4** My child—the water for you and all—I freely give— The water is eternal—and abundant life—for you to live. It’s water that forever fills—and it never runs dry— Jesus said, “Whoever drinks of the water from this well—they will thirst again—it has no life to give— But whoever drinks of the water that I give—will never thirst—and eternal life they will live! **Bridge** Lord, give to me—water springing up into everlasting life. Lord, give me this water, that I may not know thirst anymore— Lord, give me this water—let me drink from You more and more! Lord, I will worship You all my days— Lord, I will drink from You forever—I will trust Your ways. **Victorious Final Chorus** The woman turned—her thirst was quenched Jesus said, “Go and sin no more!” She said, “Sir, there is a Messiah coming to tell us all things.” Jesus answered, “I who speak to you now am He—I am the King of Kings! **Tag** Ohhhhhh—Jesus came to the well on the day that I went there!” I thought He just came for the water—I didn’t know that He would care! Jesus said to me, “Give your heart to me—and I have living water for You” Ohhhhhh Jesus—I thought You came only for the water—I didn’t know You were here for me.” Jesus—Once I was blind—but now I see. I drank the living water—when You were here—just for me!”
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Jesus Came To The Well For Me

Can you imagine choosing the hottest part of the day to draw water because you didn't want to meet the people who knew your story? Perhaps you've never walked to a village well, but you may know what it feels like to avoid a conversation, enter a room late, or hope nobody asks about the part of your life you'd rather keep hidden.

John 4 tells us about a Samaritan woman who met Jesus at a well. Read John 4:1–30, and then verses 39–42. The encounter crossed boundaries of gender, ethnicity, and reputation that made their conversation surprising to the people around them. Jesus asked her for a drink, then spoke of living water. As their conversation unfolded, He showed that He knew the truth about her life. Yet He did not turn away.

That detail matters. Many of us have quietly believed that being fully known would mean being finally rejected. We imagine that if someone knew our history, our habits, or the thoughts we fight, they would no longer want to sit with us. Jesus knew this woman's circumstances and still offered her the gift of God. He neither pretended sin was unimportant nor treated her as beyond His reach.

Notice also what happened after the conversation. She left her water jar and went into town to tell others about the man she had met. The very community she might have avoided became the place where she spoke of Jesus. Her story did not end at the point of exposure. It became a testimony that directed others toward the Savior.

Maybe you're thirsty in a way no ordinary drink can satisfy. You've tried approval, work, relationships, success, or distraction, but the emptiness keeps returning. Jesus' invitation is not to hide that thirst more successfully. It is to come to Him. The living water He offers points to the life that comes through knowing Him, not to a promise that every earthly difficulty will disappear.

Would you be willing to read John 4 today and ask yourself one honest question: What am I still trying to use to satisfy a need only God can meet? You don't need to answer for anyone else. Speak to Jesus about it. If there is sin to confess, confess it. If there is shame you've been carrying, bring that too. The Lord who spoke truth at the well is also the Lord who gave Himself for sinners at the cross.

Our desire at UnrelentingJesus is that no visitor would conclude their history makes them unreachable. We will be praying that you encounter the truth and mercy of Jesus and discover that His invitation is for you.

Let's pray. Jesus, You know what we conceal and what we long for. Thank You for speaking truth without turning away from needy people. Expose what keeps us from You, forgive our sins, and give us the life only You can give. Help us tell others of Your mercy with humility and joy. Amen.

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