The Woman at the Well

[349 words] In the text of John 4:6-42, we find a very interesting woman engaged in conversation with the Lord. By and by Jesus tells her to go get her husband and return, to which she replied, “I have no husband.” After Jesus tells her about her five previous marriages and subsequent living condition with a sixth man, she is astonished and goes to report these things to the townsfolk. We will not concern ourselves with the morals or lack thereof, of a woman who lived 2000 years ago. Our knowledge of her situation is at best limited and even careful discernment would not elevate us to a position whereby we might render judgment. Her judgment is not the point. To her credit, this woman was responsible for many people believing in Christ. To be sure, God is quite capable of using both good and evil to bring His will…