Sir, You have nothing to draw with

"Sir, You have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep." John 4:11

Today's verse is part of a discussion between Jesus and a Samaritan woman, whom He met at a well. Read the entire story, verses 4-42.

Sir, You have nothing to draw with - When we think of a well, we usually picture a shaft with a spool of rope and a crank-handle, suspended over the mouth of the well. A bucket is attached to the rope, and you help yourself - it's all there. Apparently, at the wells of those days, you brought your own rope, tied it to the neck of your water jar, and let the jar down into the water to be filled. You then drew it up and went your way, rope and all. Often, a large flat stone was laid upon the mouth of the well, to keep debris etc. from entering. This is why the Samaritan woman looks at Jesus and tells Him He has nothing - He has no rope; He has no water jar; she tells Jesus that He is not able. From all outward appearances, He can do nothing, He is helpless to help her. (Lord, forgive me for taking You at face-value, without looking into Your face!)

And the well is deep - This further amplifies, in her mind, the impossibility of Jesus getting any water. She's reminding Jesus, "the water is far away from You." He isn't able to climb into this well and get the water, as He may have done, had the well been shallow. We view the difficulties around us in much the same way. Sir, the well is deep - Jesus, the obstacle is too great. You can't help me!

If we would sit with Jesus, we would find out what He is able to do.

Today, take time to sit with Jesus at your well. Have a conversation with Him. Tell Him you long for just a sip of the water that He has.

Have a spiritually thirst-quenching day!