Day 272 - Cleansed by Water & Grace (John 3 - 4, Luke 3) Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• John 3:1 - 4:45, Luke 3:19 - 20

WORD OF THE DAY:

-  Water

Today, we dive into a story many of us may "know" from Sunday School days—the story of Nicodemus in John 3. Nicodemus wasn't just any man; he was a member of the Sanhedrin, a Pharisee, and a learned man of his time. But this was no simple visit. Nicodemus sought Jesus under the cover of night, curious about the miracles and signs he had witnessed. The conversation that followed challenged everything Nicodemus knew about faith and life.

The depth of this conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus is rich, filled with spiritual truths about rebirth, God's love, and eternal life. We can learn so much about our spiritual journey through these verses, so take time to delve deeper today.

While Jesus is baptizing in the Judean countryside, John the Baptist is also continuing his ministry. When a debate arises among John's disciples about purification, they notice that more people are now going to Jesus. John, however, doesn't see this as a threat. John recognizes his role—to prepare the way for Jesus, not to overshadow Him. John knew his place in God's grand design.

In John 4, we see Jesus encountering the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. This interaction breaks many societal norms—Jews usually avoided Samaritans, and men rarely spoke directly to women in public. But Jesus initiates a conversation that leads to a life-altering revelation. He offers her "living water," a metaphor for salvation and eternal life. Though the woman doesn't immediately understand, she soon realizes that Jesus is the Messiah. Her encounter with Jesus leads to the transformation of many in her hometown. She leaves her water jar behind—a symbol of leaving her old life to embrace the new life Jesus offers.

Meanwhile, in Luke 3:19-20, we see John the Baptist confronting Herod Antipas about his sinful actions, including marrying his brother's wife.

Water appears repeatedly in these passages, not just as a physical element but as a powerful symbol of spiritual cleansing, growth, and renewal. From Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus about being "born of water and the Spirit" to the "living water" offered to the Samaritan woman, water signifies more than just a basic need. It represents the cleansing of sin and the flow of divine grace.

God has used water time and again to show His power and to foreshadow salvation. Water is not just a means to quench our physical thirst or cleanse our skin; it is a symbol of spiritual healing, salvation, and growth.

Like Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman, we often find ourselves thirsty—searching for meaning, understanding, and salvation. Jesus offers us the "living water," a source that never runs dry. This water purifies, heals, and brings forth growth. Are we, like the Samaritan woman, ready to leave behind our old jars and embrace the new life Jesus offers? Let's allow His living water to flow through us, cleansing us from sin and nourishing our souls so we can grow in Him.

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