We Are Convinced

Scripture: 35 As the crowds emerged from the village, Jesus said to his disciples, “Why would you say, ‘The harvest is another four months away’? Look at all the people coming – now is harvest time! For their hearts are like vast fields of ripened grain – ready for a spiritual harvest. 36 And everyone who reaps these souls for eternal life will receive a reward. And those who plant spiritual seeds and those who reap the harvest will celebrate together with great joy! 37 And this confirms the saying, ‘One sows the seed and another reaps the harvest.’ 38 I have sent you out to harvest a field that you haven’t planted, where many others have labored long and hard before you. And now you are privileged to profit from their labors and reap the harvest.” 39 So there were many from the Samaritan village who became believers in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony. “He told me everything I ever did!” 40 Then they begged Jesus to stay with them, so he stayed there for two days, 41 resulting in many more coming to faith in him because of his teachings. 42 Then the Samaritans said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you told us, but now we’ve heard him ourselves and are convinced that he really is the true Savior of the world!” (John 4:35-42 The Passion) It was the woman’s testimony that led the people of the village to come out to hear what Jesus had to say. As they listened to Him teach, they heard for themselves and then were convinced that He really was the Savior. It really is true that some will sow some seed that will draw others to come and hear for themselves. They will then have to make the choice to believe and be convinced of Who He really is! Thank You, Father, that You made the way for me to hear, and then to be convinced that You are the Savior of the world and my Savior. AMEN Lord, Your commands challenge me to keep close to Your heart for they are right and following them brings cheer. The rarest treasures of life are found in Your truth. Nothing brings my soul such sweetness as seeking Your living Words. Psalm 19
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