As Jesus interacts with the Samaritan woman at the well he shows us that abundant life is found in him alone. Jesus knows the depths of our hearts and all of the ways we seek satisfaction elsewhere. He has come to lead us to the well of Living Water; belief in him. This invitation to drink deeply from the well that is Christ also lays out for us our vision as a church. What does it look like for us to be a people that invites others to find their satisfaction in Jesus?
He Must Increase (John 3:22-36)
In this passage, followers of John the Baptist become distraught at the increasing popularity of Jesus compared to the diminishing influence of their own ministry. John responds by reminding his disciples that it’s all about the exaltation of Jesus. He not only accepts the increasing popularity of Jesus, he humbly delights in it. In doing so, he shows us a foundational truth for Christian living: When Christ gets the glory, we get the joy.