The Diary of an Agonized Lady - The Revelation

Bible Texts (Concordant Version of the Old Testament and Concordant Literal New Testament with keywords Concordance-CLNT: John 4:25-27; Isaiah 65:1

                                                             

                                                                            I am He...

John 4:25-27

25. The woman is saying to Him, "We are aware that Messiah is coming, Who is termed 'Christ,' Whenever He should be coming, He will be informing us of all things."
26. Jesus is saying to her, "I am He, Who am speaking to you."
27. And, at this, His disciples came, and they marveled that He spoke with a woman. Howbeit, no one said to Him, "What art Thou seeking?" or "What art Thou speaking with her?"

Isaiah 65:1

1.     I let Myself be inquired of by those who did not ask for Me, I am found by those who did not seek Me; I say, Behold Me! Behold Me! to a nation that has not called on My Name;

When Yeshua Reveals Himself

Last week’s blog explored the art of worship. Contrary to what the agonized lady believed, Yeshua explained that Yahweh does not require people to be on a particular mountain or in a particular physical location to worship Him. True worship is in spirit and in truth (John 4:24).

This also points us to an important truth: we are the temple of God. God’s presence is not limited to the physical buildings where religious people gather.

But something beautiful happened next.

When the woman realized that Yeshua was genuinely interested in her situation, she opened her heart to Him. In the middle of their conversation, she made a remarkable statement:

“When Messiah comes, He will tell us everything.”

What happened next is amazing.

Yeshua simply told her, “I am He.”

Imagine being in her position!

What would you do if, Yeshua revealed Himself to you personally?

Many people desired to know the Messiah, yet Yeshua did not reveal Himself to them in the same way. But here He was, standing before a woman who was probably carrying the weight of rejection, disappointment, and public shame.

Think about her situation. She had no assurance of a blissful marital future. She had already experienced several broken relationships, and even the man she was currently with was not her husband. Perhaps she had also experienced the pain of not having children or the stigma attached to her situation.

Whatever the details of her story, one thing is clear: she was hurting.

And Yeshua came down to her level.

Interestingly, His disciples were not present during this important conversation. Yeshua met this woman privately, right in the middle of her pain, and revealed Himself to her.

And here is what makes the story even more remarkable:

She was not a Jew.

Yeshua revealed Himself as Messiah to a Samaritan woman!

This reminds me of John 1:12. Yeshua came to His own people, yet many did not receive Him. But those who received Him were given the privilege of becoming children of God.

The revelation this woman received was priceless!

Think about it. People wanted to know Yeshua, yet many who encountered Him physically could not recognize who He was. He walked among the Jews, but they did not recognize Him. Religious leaders in Judea mocked Him, accused Him, and spoke against Him. Yet He did not reveal Himself to them in the way He revealed Himself to this woman.

So, you may be wondering:

“How can Yeshua reveal Himself to me?”

Paul gives us an interesting perspective. He explained that everyone will come to know Yeshua in their own order, or class (1 Corinthians 15:23).

Yeshua declared, “It is finished” (John 19:30). The price for the sins of humanity has been paid. He is the Savior of all humanity, especially of those who have come to realize this truth (1 Timothy 4:10).

This means that the accomplishment of salvation through Yeshua does not depend on human ability to make it happen. God's fulfilled plan of salvation is not going to fail because someone has not yet recognized it.

Paul tells us that eventually every tongue will acclaim Yeshua as Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Philippians 2:11).

So, it is ultimately a matter of time.

This should change the way we look at people.

Sometimes religious people become frustrated with those who have not yet understood Yeshua. We may even judge them because they have not responded the way we think they should.

But remember what Paul said:

“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.” (1 Corinthians 3:6)

Our responsibility is to plant and water. God gives the increase.

You are not their Messiah.

You cannot force someone to recognize Yeshua. You cannot manufacture revelation in another person's heart. You can share what you know, demonstrate grace, love people, and point them toward Yeshua. Then you leave the rest in God's hands.

What a relief!

You don't have to carry the burden of saving everyone around you. Yeshua is the Savior—not you.

There may be people you desperately want to see and understand the gospel. You may pray for them, talk to them, encourage them, and share your testimony with them. But, if, they have not yet recognized what you have recognized, don't condemn them.

Keep hoping.

Keep loving.

Keep sharing.

And trust the Spirit of God to reveal Yeshua to them at the appointed time.

This gives us peace of mind because we can rest in the truth that all humanity is ultimately in God's hands.

Perhaps this is one of the greatest lessons from the Samaritan woman. Yeshua's revelation to her was not something she forced. It was something He graciously gave.

So, this week, I encourage you to rethink the way you see people.

Don't be too quick to judge someone because they don't yet see what you see. Don't assume that someone is beyond God's reach simply because they have not responded to the gospel in the way you expect.

Remember the agonized lady.

She was not looking for a theological argument. She was carrying a wounded heart.

Yet Yeshua met her there.

He revealed Himself to her.

And her life was never the same again.

Perhaps someone around you is also waiting for that revelation.

Your job is not to be their Messiah.

Your job is simply to point them to Him and trust God with the rest.

I hope this week's blog encourages you to rethink how God reveals Himself to people. More importantly, I hope it helps you withdraw your personal judgments from those who have not yet come to the same understanding you have.

Grace does not force revelation. Grace waits, hopes, and trusts God.

Next week, I hope to bring this wonderful series to its conclusion.

I hope you will be here for it.

Grace and Peace!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References:

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