Getting Some Answers

John 4: ²⁵ The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.”

²⁶ Then Jesus declared, “I, the one speaking to you—I am he.”

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“Where is the manual?” I wanted to ask. That question was not posed to anyone at the time, rather a vent of frustration towards life in general. I mean if I would have known that things would go wrong, I may not have chosen “fill in the blank.”

• Many times in life I have more questions than answers.
• Many times in life I want guidance but have none.
• Many times in life I desire the “right” path but I choose the very wrong path and need help getting back to the point where I started complaining in the first place.

The Samaritan woman concludes her encounter with JESUS by saying “The Messiah is coming and will explain everything to us.” JESUS declared, “I, the one speaking to you—I AM HE.” But what questions was JESUS supposed to answer?

• GOD wants me to know I have a purpose.
• GOD wants me to understand that my purpose is to tell as many people as possible that they are freed spiritually through JESUS.
• GOD wants me use the gifts and talents HE has given me to show HIS love so HE will draw many to HIM.

“What do you want from me?” is usually a question I have in frustration to GOD because of an unmet expectation. BUT GOD picks me up and fills me with HIS SPIRIT when I am low. HE opens my eyes to what HE is doing even when things I want are coming to me slowly or not at all.

JESUS said “I AM the Messiah” meaning, “Stop looking for answers because I AM the answer to life.” When I point even the smallest part of my life towards HIM, HE blesses it abundantly. I am grateful for HIM giving me purpose.

• Are you looking for answers?
• Do you base your faith on what you can see?
• Will you allow GOD to give you purpose and seek those HE wants to draw to HIM today?