Hanging Out At “Jacob’s Well”
They are everywhere. Jacob’s wells that is. Jesus went there on purpose (John 4). He knew there was going to be a woman coming to the well who had a heart need. While she might have looked just like all of the others who came to the well that day, she was one who needed a “God moment” in her life. The exact place isn’t important – the availability and ability to look past the exterior and see the heart is what was important. You and I both have “Jacob’s Well” moments come into our lives (sometimes every day and sometimes several times a day). While the place might seem mundane or usual, what is happening there is a “God moment”. Two people in the same place, at the same time – one saved, seeing, being available, sharing a word with one who is lost, hurting, confused, needy or all of the above and more. Yesterday we experienced a “Jacob’s Well” in our own front yard. Since we have moved into our new neighborhood we have found that just being outside working in the yard gives us opportunities at “Jacob’s Well”. A young man (middle 20′s I would guess) was walking by. We both spoke and he opened up that he was struggling and had needs in his life. God gave us the opportunity to let him know that we are opening a new church soon and that we wanted to “be there” for him and help. At least four times while working in the yard yesterday we had the opportunity to stop and talk with people passing by. While I realize that no one “got saved” during any one of those conversations – I believe that seeds were planted and that with prayer, love and compassion we just might see some “come up”. I want to encourage you to be open to the “Jacob’s Well Experiences” that God is going to set up in your life. Watch for those times, places and moments. Be available, sensitive and ready. God wants to use you in your world to reach people with His love and with the gospel. Don’t miss out on the blessing! By the way – if you have trouble finding “Jacob’s Well” in your life – come hang out with me in the front yard of our house…and you can choose to mow, weed-eat or sweep. Up to you! 
Now get up, get out and head to the well!!
Pastor James
May 21st, 2008 at 6:25 pm
I am excited about everything that has been going on so far. Our Core Group study has been revealing so much to me about my self and my own shortcomings. OH ME!! But, even in my small world, there are “Jacob’s well” moments. May the Lord give us all the wisdom that we need to recognize an opportunity and take full advantage of the opportunity to tell someone about Jesus and share God’s love. Through our studies and the Book of James this week, questions have been answered and this vision becomes more clear to me. Can’t wait to hear about what you learned in Oklahoma. Later….the Lord willing and the creek don’t rise.
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Kathy – thanks for posting! The book of James is powerful and the Lord has been speaking to me too about some areas that I need to focus on in my own life. Isn’t God’s Word amazing? Though we read the same passages – God can use it to speak to us individually and help us become better in our daily walk!!