“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” John 4:24

We’re like the woman at the well… She changes the subject when it’s clear that Jesus sees her and knows her. It’s a vulnerable feeling, and we do the same. 

We jump to religious arguments. We debate doctrine. We insulate ourselves from the naked truth, because being fully exposed is uncomfortable. 

“Do Muslims go to heaven?”
“What about the gay thing?”
“Is that guy a heretic?” 
“Our group is more holy, right?”

And Jesus, ever-exposing of our self-protective tactics, aims to shift our thinking—from small and territorial to big, invisible, eternal.

God is spirit. You can’t contain Him. He doesn’t belong to just your little group. He won’t be limited to your Sunday box. 

And it’s a good thing, too. Especially for the woman at the well. She certainly didn’t fit into anyone religion framework for salvation. Then, Jesus. 

You want water that will satisfy? Drink from the well that’s within you. His invitation is always open. Anytime. Everywhere.