John 4:39 (NKJV):  And many of the Samaritans of that city believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, “He told me all that I ever did."

One of my favorite passages of Scripture is John 4:1-42.  A woman comes to Jacob's well to get physical water, but instead she receives the living water of the Holy Spirit. After her encounter with   Jesus, she leaves her water container at the well and races back to her nearby city of Sychar to tell her neighbors about Jesus. Her enthusiasm, sincerity, and credibility stir many to stop what they're doing and go to Jacob's well. Once they meet and hear Jesus, they persuade Him to stay and teach for two days. Many believed on Him because of the Samaritan woman's testimony, and many more believed because of Jesus' own words. The city of Sychar experienced an incredible spiritual revival.

Never underestimate the "affluence of influence" the Lord has given you right where you are. Like the Samaritan woman, you may feel like you're nameless. Like nobody cares whether you live or die, stay or leave. Like an insignificant person going about your mundane, routine daily chores, living and working in a relatively obscure town or city far away from where the action is. Perhaps you don't feel that you have the credentials to share the Gospel with your boss, co-workers, customers and suppliers. Remember: God's Will is for every believer to be a minister of reconciliation, not just pastors and missionaries. He gave you the gift of eternal life, the gift of the indwelling Holy Spirit, and the gift of the Word of God. That's all you need to have a Godly impact.

As you faithfully and enthusiastically share your personal testimony, as you point others to Christ, and as they hear His Word preached and taught, incredible spiritual revival can break out right where you live and work. It happened in Sychar, and it can happen where you are, too.

Remember: Jesus wasn't born in Jerusalem, but in the small town of Bethlehem. Stay rooted in Christ and bloom where you're planted! The Lord has a wonderful way of turning humble beginnings into huge blessings.

Let’s think about and discuss these questions:

1. In your opinion, why did the Lord Jesus choose to bring spiritual revival to the city of Sychar through the Samaritan woman?

2. Comparing yourself and the Samaritan woman, what do you think are the similarities and differences? 

3. Do you believe feel that you have influence over others? Why or why not?