I'm Rachel G. Scott, Founder of the I Can’t Come Down Movement and Author of Taking the 5 Leaps: Experiencing God's Faithfulness as We Respond to His Call. My mission is to help others build a firm foundation in their faith and live a God-centered life as they step into their calling with confidence.
Well Encounter (Pt. 1)
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Hey Reader, As believers, we are called to be salt and light in a world that often feels divided, disoriented, or desperate for truth. But the strength of our witness begins at the well—with a personal encounter with Jesus. That’s why I’m inviting you into this 3-week devotional journey, Well Encounters: Finding Living Water in Unexpected Places. Together, we’ll revisit a moment in John 4 where Jesus, full of grace and truth, engages a woman many had written off. He didn’t shame her. He didn’t avoid her. He saw her. And He offered her something far greater than social acceptance or temporary relief. He offered her living water. Eternal life. A new beginning. This encounter was not just a moment of transformation for her; it was the beginning of a ripple effect that led others to believe. That’s what happens when we allow Jesus to meet us where we are. We’re not only changed, we’re commissioned. As you read today’s devotional, ask Jesus to meet you at your own “well.” Let His presence refresh you and His truth anchor you, so you can walk forward as a faithful witness in this world. Let’s begin. Well Encounter Devotional (Pt. 1)Hey Reader, Have you ever felt like you were in the wrong place at the wrong time, only to discover it was exactly where you were meant to be? Sometimes the most life-changing encounters happen in the most unexpected places. As Jesus traveled through Samaria, a route most Jews avoided entirely, He stopped at Jacob's well around noon, the hottest part of the day. This wasn't a coincidence; it was a divine appointment. The woman who approached the well came alone, at an unusual hour, likely to avoid the judgmental stares of other women. She had been married five times and was currently living with a man who wasn't her husband. In her culture, this made her an outcast, someone respectable people crossed the street to avoid. Yet Jesus, a Jewish rabbi, chose this moment and this person for one of the most profound theological conversations recorded in Scripture. What makes this well encounter so remarkable is Jesus' complete disregard for social expectations. He was tired, thirsty, and alone when His disciples went into town to buy food. Yet when this woman arrived, He saw an opportunity for connection that mattered more than cultural protocols or personal reputation. "If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water" (John 4:10, NLT). Jesus saw past her history, past the shame that drove her to the well in isolation, straight to her spiritual thirst. He wasn't waiting for her life to be perfect; He met her in her brokenness because that's exactly where transformation begins. This well encounter reveals something profound about how Jesus nourishes our souls: He shows up in our most unlikely moments, often when we least expect Him and feel least worthy. He's not concerned with our reputation or His own; instead, He's focused on the deeper work of satisfying our spiritual hunger and thirst. Our well encounters with Jesus happen not when we've cleaned up our act, but precisely when we recognize our desperate need for the living water only He can provide. Today's Reflection: Consider where you might be avoiding your own "well encounters" with Jesus due to shame or fear of judgment. Ask Him to meet you in that unlikely place, trusting that He sees your need, not your reputation. Did You Miss the Latest YouTube Video?In this interview, we talked about:
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I'm Rachel G. Scott, Founder of the I Can’t Come Down Movement and Author of Taking the 5 Leaps: Experiencing God's Faithfulness as We Respond to His Call. My mission is to help others build a firm foundation in their faith and live a God-centered life as they step into their calling with confidence.
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