Leave the Waterpot: Share the Savior

Have you ever had one of those moments that felt too perfectly timed to be coincidence? A conversation that opened unexpectedly? A chance meeting that felt bigger than the moment? That’s exactly what we see in John 4. It wasn’t an accident when Jesus met the woman at the well. It was a divine appointment. And what happened there gives us a powerful picture of what it looks like to truly abide in Christ—and then let that abiding overflow into gospel witness.

As we wrap up our Abide and Thrive series, we come to a truth that’s as urgent as it is life-giving: Abiding in Christ isn’t just for our benefit—it’s meant to reach others.

He Must Needs Go Through Samaria

John 4:4 says Jesus “must needs go through Samaria.” But this wasn’t about geography. Most Jews would travel miles out of their way to avoid Samaria altogether due to deep-seated hatred and prejudice. But Jesus was on a mission—not just to get somewhere, but to reach someone. He went to find a broken woman that everyone else had written off.

Jesus broke through cultural barriers, racial tension, and religious division. Why? Because He saw something no one else did. He saw a soul in need of salvation.

When others saw a mess, Jesus saw a mission field.

Let that sink in: There are no accidents when you’re abiding in Christ. Divine appointments happen when we’re walking closely with the Lord.

See the Lost Through God’s Eyes

Before you can share the gospel, you need to see people the way Jesus does. That means seeing the hurting, the overlooked, and even the hard-to-love as souls that matter to God. People are not interruptions in your day. They might just be the reason God put you there.

Like Jesus, we are called to walk into places others avoid and sit down with people others ignore. That’s what mission work is—not just overseas, but in our neighborhoods, our schools, and our workplaces.

Have Compassion for the Broken

The woman at the well didn’t expect compassion. She came at noon—alone—because she was an outcast. She had lived a messy life. But Jesus didn’t shame her. He didn’t start with condemnation. He started with a conversation.

What followed was a masterclass in loving evangelism. Jesus exposed her brokenness—but with gentleness. He didn’t ignore her sin, but He didn’t crush her with it either. Instead, He offered her something no one else had: living water.

That’s what the gospel does. It speaks to our deepest thirst. Sin leaves us dry and empty, but Jesus satisfies completely.

Announce the Gospel Boldly and Clearly

Eventually, the conversation turned from small talk to soul talk. She tried to change the subject—people still do that today. “What about different religions?” “Don’t all roads lead to heaven?” But Jesus didn’t get distracted. He brought it all back to the heart of the matter: Who He is.

In verse 26, Jesus looks at her and says, “I that speak unto thee am he.” He reveals He is the Messiah.

There comes a moment in every gospel conversation where we must make the truth known. We don’t have to be polished speakers or have every answer. We simply have to share:

• God loves us.

• Our sin separates us from Him.

• Jesus died and rose again to save us.

• We must personally receive Him by faith.

It’s not about how smooth we talk. It’s about how faithful we are. The power is in the message, not the messenger.

Rely on the Holy Spirit

Jesus didn’t pressure or manipulate her. He simply declared the truth—and the Holy Spirit did the rest. That same Spirit now lives in every believer.

The Holy Spirit guides us to the right people, gives us the words to say, and prepares hearts to respond. Sharing Jesus isn’t something we do for God—it’s something we do with God.

You’re not alone when you witness. You’re not powerless. The same Spirit that filled Jesus is in you.

Extend the Invitation: Come and See

Verse 28 says the woman left her waterpot—the symbol of her old life—and ran to tell others, “Come, see a man!”

She didn’t know everything. She wasn’t a theologian. But she had met Jesus—and that was enough. She simply shared what He had done for her.

That’s what evangelism often looks like. Not a debate. Not a sermon. Just an invitation:Come and see.

Sometimes the most powerful gospel moments start with simple words: “Would you come to church with me?” “Can I tell you what changed my life?” Your testimony—what Christ has done for you—may be the key that opens someone’s heart.

Will You Leave Your Waterpot?

The challenge to every believer is this: What are you still clinging to that’s keeping you from sharing the Savior? Comfort? Fear? Distractions?

The woman at the well left her waterpot behind. Will you?

Jesus said, “Lift up your eyes… the fields are white already to harvest” (John 4:35). There are people all around you who are spiritually thirsty. Some are addicted. Some are empty. Some are angry or confused or lost in religion.

They don’t need someone perfect—they need someone willing. Someone who will say, “Come and see.”

In this message, we saw five simple truths that spell out our mission:

S – See the lost through God’s eyes

H – Have compassion for their brokenness

A – Announce the good news clearly and boldly

R – Rely on the Holy Spirit

E – Extend the invitation to come and see

You don’t have to be eloquent. You don’t have to have all the answers. But if you’ve met Jesus—if you’ve tasted the living water—then you’ve got a story worth telling.

So abide in Christ daily. Let His Spirit lead you. Open your eyes to the harvest. And leave your waterpot behind.

Let’s go share the Savior.

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