While the discussion was in progress, the disciples returned from the village with food they had bought. They were amazed to see Jesus alone with a sinful woman, who was as well a Samaritan outcast. But no one of them dared to speak, as they felt the Spirit’s presence. They noticed the divine marvel performed by Christ, for the woman’s face had been transformed by her looking unto Christ and listening to his words. The joy of knowing the Savior reigned over her.
Then the woman left her empty pot. She had not given Jesus the cup of water he had requested, whereas he had quenched her thirst by forgiveness. She became a spring of living water to many. She ran to the village and talked to the people and pointed them to Christ. Her mouth once a source of lewd talk was now a source of clear water witnessing to Christ. She drew people to the Savior, witnessing how he had uncovered her sins. The villagers guessed from this confession that an unusual event had taken place, the work of God in this woman. They longed to discover her secret. They ran to the well, where Jesus and his disciples were resting.
This is a model picture of what occurs when Christ works in those who would follow him. We too will inform friends and neighbors that Christ has come to us to save. Then a desire for living water rises up in them, provided by the Holy Spirit. So have you become a spring of life for many? If not, confess your sin to Jesus, yield your life to him, so that he may cleanse you and sanctify you and thus you will be a blessing to many – as happened to the former adulteress preaching in her surroundings.