Truth Revealed!
Author: Ayodeji Oludapo
Date: January 19, 2025
Scripture: 17 “I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to her, “You are right when you say you have no husband. 18 The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have just said is quite true.” - John 4:17-18 (NIV)
Devotional Thoughts
The story of the Samaritan woman at the well is one of divine truth and transformation. She was an outcast, a woman burdened by past mistakes and shame. Yet, in her routine of fetching water, she encountered Jesus—the Way, the Truth, and the Life—who did not condemn her but lovingly revealed the truth about her life.
Jesus exposed her hidden sins, not to shame her, but to lead her into freedom. She had been searching for fulfillment in relationships, yet Jesus showed her that only He could quench the thirst of her soul. His words penetrated her heart, making her realize the emptiness of her past and the hope found in Him.
Like the woman at the well, many of us walk in darkness, deceiving ourselves or covering up sins, thinking we are fine. But Jesus, in His love, does not leave us in deception. When we truly encounter Him, His light shines into our darkness, revealing hidden struggles and calling us into a new way of living. He does not reveal our sins to condemn us but to correct and redeem us.
Practical Reflection
Are there areas in your life where you have been hiding from God?
Have you allowed Jesus to reveal the truth about your heart and lead you into transformation?
What habits or sins do you need to surrender to Him today?
Like the Samaritan woman, when Jesus reveals the truth about us, we have a choice—either to run from Him in shame or to embrace His love and walk in the light. She chose to believe, and in doing so, she became a witness, bringing her whole town to Jesus.
Closing Thoughts
The truth may sometimes be uncomfortable, but when revealed by Jesus, it leads to freedom, healing, and a new beginning. His desire is not to condemn but to save, to expose our wounds so He can heal them. Whatever darkness you may have walked in before, His light is greater. Step into His truth today and allow Him to make you whole.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. I come before You, acknowledging my weaknesses and hidden struggles. Shine Your light into my heart and reveal any area where I need Your correction and healing. Help me not to run from Your truth but to embrace it, knowing that You correct me in love. Fill me with Your living water so I may never thirst again. In Your name, Amen.