This story ends in a powerful way in John 4:39-41:
“And many of the Samaritans of that city believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, ‘He told me all that I ever did.’ So when the Samaritans had come to Him, they urged Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days. And many more believed because of His own word.”
What this shows is the amazing impact witnessing to one lost sinner can have. Many of the Samaritans came to believe because one sinful woman was witnessed to, and she witnessed to others. Jesus did not judge this woman, did not condemn her, and did not refuse to speak to her. He addressed her, forgave her, and offered her salvation. Through this singular act many came to believe in the truth.
We should never turn our backs on one lost person. We should never think anyone is too depraved to be saved, or they’re not worth saving. Jesus reached out to one sinful woman, and countless people were saved as a result. Countless more could be saved if we would witness to just one. Just one person can transform the world.
We should look for such people in our lives, and witness to them as Jesus witnessed to the woman at the well. We never know what our witness could accomplish through them. Even if we only save them it is enough. The heavens rejoice when one lost person is found.
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