Song Lyrics
Trust In God
[Verse] Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine. He’s been my fourth man in the fire, time after time. Born of His Spirit. Washed in His blood. And what He did for me on Calvary, is more than enough.
[Chorus] I trust in God, my Saviour, the One who will never fail. He will never fail.
[Verse] Perfect submission. All is at rest. I know the author of tomorrow, has ordered my steps. So this is my story, and this is my song. I’m praising my risen King and Saviour, all the day long.
[Bridge] I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered. I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered. I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered. That’s why I trust Him. That’s why I trust Him.
Love of God
[Verse] It’s so good I almost can’t believe it. Far beyond what hearts could ever dream. The God who set the galaxies in motion, Would descend to give His life for me. For what could make perfection bleed for sinners? What leads a King to pay so great a cost? All my life my heart will sing the answer. Only the love of God.
[Chorus] Singing oh how great is the love of God. He paid our debt on that rugged cross. For all our days we will sing our Saviour's praise. How great is the love of God.
[Verse] It’s so kind it leads us to repentance. It’s so bright the darkness has to flee. Hallelujah it cleared my guilty sentence. For I was bound but now I stand redeemed. For what could break the chains of any prison? What force could rob the power from the grave? What would trade my rags for heaven's riches? Only the love of God.
[Verse] Though I try my mind can’t comprehend it. It’s so high too marvellous for words. I could sing a million songs about it, And barely scratch the surface of Your worth. This all my life the banner I’ll be waving. My anthem cry no matter what may come. And when I rise to walk the streets of heaven, I’ll still be singing this song. For everything that You’ve done. How great the love of God.
Your Serve: New Life
John 4:3-15
3 [Jesus] left Judea and returned to Galilee. 4 He had to go through Samaria on the way.
5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime.
7 Soon a Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Please give me a drink.” 8 He was alone at the time because his disciples had gone into the village to buy some food.
9 The woman was surprised, for Jews refuse to have anything to do with Samaritans. She said to Jesus, “You are a Jew, and I am a Samaritan woman. Why are you asking me for a drink?”
10 Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.”
11 “But sir, you don’t have a rope or a bucket,” she said, “and this well is very deep. Where would you get this living water? 12 And besides, do you think you’re greater than our ancestor Jacob, who gave us this well? How can you offer better water than he and his sons and his animals enjoyed?”
13 Jesus replied, “Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. 14 But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.” 15 “Please, sir,” the woman said, “give me this water! Then I’ll never be thirsty again, and I won’t have to come here to get water.”
16 “Go and get your husband,” Jesus told her. 17 “I don’t have a husband,” the woman replied. Jesus said, “You’re right! You don’t have a husband— 18 for you have had five husbands, and you aren’t even married to the man you’re living with now.
[v.23-24]
But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way. 24 For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.”
Observations
Jesus treated a discarded, Samaritan woman with dignity & respect.
Jesus offered her new life.
Discussion Questions
What stands out to you in this story?
Who are the people in our community who are looked down on and discarded? How can I show them dignity & respect?
What do you think about the balance between meeting practical needs and spiritual needs in our community?
Closing Prayer
Loving Father, help me to live this day to the full, being true to you in every way.
Help me to give myself to others, being kind and generous to everyone I meet.
Help me to love those who don’t know you, proclaiming Christ in all I do and say.
Amen.
(adapted from Lectio 365)