John 4:16
16 Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.”
When Jesus says His followers have to take up their cross daily to follow Him, it sounds like He only accepts followers who are ready to die for Him. Who could ever match up to that? Does God only accept martyr-level applicants? It will certainly be the case that many will be called upon to die for Christ, but to become a Christian, giving your life is much more like the conversation Jesus had with the Samaritan woman.
When she finally asks for the water He is promising, Jesus tells her to bring her husband. He knew she sought life and happiness in her relationships only to fail again and again. In taking the conversation to that awful sore spot at the core of her identity, Jesus told her to trade in her failed life for the true life He offers. It always comes back to worship. Will you lay down your life to find it in Him?
Prayer prompt: Lord, I trust You to be the One I put my hope in and the One I get my joy from today.