Poetry has been a part of my life ever since I got involved in rap music as a youth. With God's enablement I wrote this poem to express my passionate conviction about the need for us as God's people to understand what the fear of God is all about and how destructive pride can be.

TWO WORDS YOU CAN’T IGNORE

To Fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 8:13; 9:10

God is my Father, Yes I refer to Him that way because that’s how He taught me to pray

from the time I could open my mouth. 

Yes those in the north and south

and the other two sides

need to open their ears wide because the two words being ignored are

Fear & Pride.

No, not only the fear of the waves that reveal little faith but fear of a Heavenly Father who rewards and has the power to take away life from a child, grandparent, husband or wife

without a gun or knife but with just a word.

If we could interview David, Samson, Moses, Ananias  and Saphira or Jonah—

I believe they would say Amen—You better open more than one ear and fear---

No, No, No this is not just an Old Testament reference, Paul and Peter also wrote about such trembling reverence,

(Phil.2:12; II Cor.7:1; I Pet.2:17)

Don’t misinterpret perfect love casting out all fear because as true believers we don’t fear judgment in hell but we should fear a Heavenly Father’s disciplining hand, remember Moses missed out on entering the promised land

because he struck the rock and didn’t speak.

Don’t ignore what is being shared because God should be feared.

These examples are from the Bible and not lies, Oh by the way what happened to Samson’s eyes? 

The Philistines gouged them out;

The fear of the Lord is to hate evil, but with Delilah he compromised.

Yes, God forgave David for adultery and murder; we know the deal,

But  if you interviewed David, he would say that domestic consequences are real.

Jonah was in a whale because he went his own way;

He forgot that God gave him blessings to give them away.

The husband and wife in Acts chapter 5

 learned to fear God when they were no longer alive.

What about Pride?  God detests this. It reminds Him of Lucifer who was cast out of heaven indeed,

Humility is what we need.

Don’t do a deed in Jesus’ name

and soon after seek fame, fantasizing about what others will say about you at a banquet, or in their homes at night,

You’re just imitating the prideful, false angel of light.

God shares His glory with no one,

And if you’re doing things for men, enjoy the rewards they give you,

Because in heaven there will be none.

Pray for a “pride alarm” to ring in your head, this comes from God’s Spirit,

All the flesh pays attention to is words like—“You will be like God, knowing good and evil,

The devil’s tricks don’t change, just slightly rearrange to fit our situation in this generation.

Don’t seek for others to build up your self-esteem or put others down for your own elevation.

Thank God for the example of the Lamb, the Great I am that I am,

Who didn’t use His power to dominate the weak but to make the weak strong,

And replace tears of despair to a joyful song.

He made the poor rich and placed His Spirit within. We could have been justly punished for sin.

 He taught us to be humbly obedient even unto death and still win!!

To the Glory of God the Father, and no others,

Fear God and avoid Pride my Sisters and Brothers.

                                                                                                                                                          P.A. Campbell

As a youth in the 1980's, I was trained  to share the gospel in some creative ways in Hi-BA Clubs in Queens and Brooklyn NY. After joining staff with Hi-BA clubs I  came up with a creative way to share the gospel. For some it's hard to bring it up in conversation. Well this can get you started....Pray ahead of time, Share and see what God does. Just simply guide them through what is written below.

See if you can find the Greatest News in the following words:

SUMWUN

PAYDIT

SOTHACHEW

WOODENT

HAV2

&

3DAZE LAYDER

ATOOM

WUZ-EMPTEEE!!!

(Besides the spelling, everything else is correct!!!)

ROMANS 5:8; 10:9 & 10;John 1:12; 3:16

What would stop you from receiving what God is offering? 

Opinion Survey

1.     What’s the # 1 problem in our society? (Circle One)   a.  Drugs      b.  Violence            c.  Racism                          d.  Other

2.     Do you have a solution? ___________________________

3.     How would you define love? (Circle One)               

a.  Giving somebody what they want

b.  A sacrificial commitment to supply the needs of another without conditions

c.  A  feeling that may or may not fade away

d.  A box of chocolate

4.     Are you positive that when this life is over you will be going to heaven?

Would you be interested in briefly hearing the TRUTH about how to have real love, joy and peace in this life and a guarantee of heaven?

HERE'S MY STORY

In Mark 5 Jesus commanded a converted believer to go and tell his story..Every Christian should do the same.

BEFORE I ACCEPTED JESUS_______________________

HOW I ACCEPTED JESUS___________________________

THE CHANGE JESUS MADE_________________________



Since 1986 I've been involved in youth ministry in the local church as well as para-church organizations...Here are some myths that need to be shot down:


17 MYTHS ABOUT YOUTH MINISTRY

By P.A. Campbell

1.     Seeing them once a week is enough.
2.     I'm too old to really make a difference.
3.    Working with youth is a great way to build an adult's self-esteem.
4.    Youth are the church of tomorrow, instead of the church of right now.
5.    Youth need to be entertained more.
6.    Parents don't have much influence on youth.
7.    I'm not outgoing and I don't look cool, so I CAN'T make an impact.
8.    Because I dress like them and talk like them, I CAN make an impact.
9.    Since I can't relate to their tough experiences, I can't do much for them.
10.    The Bible is not the best counseling source for teen issues.
11.    Youth usually don't pay attention to spiritual matters.
12.     If they are from a Christian family, they don't need my encouragement. 
13.    Teens are not ready to minister to younger children. 
14.     Mobile Apps, Music and Movies don't influence youth much.
15.     Youth cannot reach their friends with the gospel effectively like adults.
16.     Youth cannot counsel their friends from the Bible when they're struggling.  
17.      Playing with them without praying earnestly for them doesn't matter.      

     

EQUIPPED TO WIN

                                         Experiencing Victory Over Lust

By P.A. Campbell

4/9/03

This topic has been avoided or not dealt with Biblically by many who teach youth and adults.  One thing is for sure; God is not taken by surprise by this issue and is very aware of the confusion, guilt, and bondage that many are experiencing.  It is God’s desire that His people enjoy the abundant life, and not get caught in the snares that the Devil sets up.--- In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. – Proverbs 29:6.  A snare is simply a trap.  In order to get caught in a trap, bait (something appealing to our sin nature) is needed to get our attention. If you or someone you know is caught in this trap, it is possible to be set free by God’s enabling grace. 

“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.” (II Peter 1:3)  

Gary R. Collins defines Masturbation as “The stimulation of one’s genitals to the point of orgasm.”  Masturbation leads to other selfish acts that ignore the best interest of others and the main focus is satisfying oneself. 

A New York Times science writer surveyed over 3,000 Americans between the ages of eighteen and fifty-nine and discovered that 60 percent of men and 40 percent of women said they had masturbated within the past year.  In 1967 a study was done that showed that 90 percent of males and 48 percent of females had masturbated during their high school years.  Some may read this and think, oh it’s not uncommon after all.  Well my response to that is what Jesus taught to the crowds—“Enter through the narrow gate.  For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life and only a few find it.” (Matthew 7:13,14)  What many practice could very well lead to destruction.

Two ways that males release sexual tensions is by nocturnal emissions (wet dreams) and by masturbation.   Female’s strong desire of genital sensation comes with cuddling and heavy petting and especially with genital penetration.  It doesn’t take too much to get a male to a point of sexual climax.  Men can use this as an excuse.  The enemy may whisper, “God understands that it doesn’t take much to excite you.  He understands that if you fall you can just get up---after all He’s a forgiving God and He knows that some times the passion is just too hard to resist.” The female who desires affection and an escape thrill may fantasize about being touched by someone to a point of climax as well. She may give in to masturbation and rationalize in this area of sexual integrity.   The Devil has deceived and defeated many.  He has been on the job for thousands of years.

Parents should be careful to research this issue from a Biblical filter before discussing this with their youth.  Being a good listener and empathizing with the struggle before giving immediate Biblical prescription will assist youth in feeling free to discuss this hush hush topic.

            Some say masturbation is normal, it relieves stress, or it helps keep a man or woman from committing fornication or adultery.  There are studies that show the opposite. There is guilt, a sense of hopelessness, sexual strongholds, self-involvement, low elf-esteem, intimacy with God decreases (broken fellowship), a lot of confusion, as well a objectification of others; By this I mean viewing others as objects for self-gratification instead of individuals who should be treated with dignity and respect. 

As a teenager I was in bondage to masturbation for close to two years. That period of time seemed like ten years.    I was afraid of living each day, fearful that I would fall into the lust trap.  Everything was private and I asked for forgiveness but I felt so uncomfortable talking to God.  I was exposed to some pornography which fueled my youthful lusts. The Greek word for lust is epithumos.  The prefix epi means “to add to.”  Therefore something is being added to a normal drive. My normal sex drive became lust as I allowed my mind to be polluted in various ways.  I was informed about a phone sex number, which became another avenue to get some cheap thrills.  Meanwhile as Satan’s grip tightened, my thrills became inward torture because of guilt, confusion and feeling out of control. 

Then I received a call from a friend named John that changed my life.  He didn’t know that I was in bondage, but God knew that I needed living water to fill my life and give me satisfaction that I could not find through lustful adventures.  My friend said “Pete, it’s time for us to start taking Jesus more seriously. I know we grew up in church and we’ve made rededications over and over but I’m serious this time. I made a commitment to allow Jesus to take full control of my life and I think you should as well.”   My friend was being positively influenced by another teen in Brooklyn Technical High School.  I could tell that he was serious about this decision because he started reading and applying the Bible daily and witnessing to others. I saw knew purpose and power in his life.  I craved what I saw in him.

The first good habit that I developed as I allowed Jesus to take control was reading the Bible every morning and memorizing a few verses a week.  It excites me as I recall the transformation that took place and is still taking place.  The truth set me free, only because I submitted to God’s way instead of my own. I actually was more satisfied and at peace by obeying God.   The way of escape (I Corinthians 10:13) took place in the same area that the battle began;  In my mind.  Two verses that have remained with me for the past 19 years are found in Isaiah 26:3—Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind Is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee and Philippians 4:8—Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things..

  These verses protected me during my mental attacks.  The Devil had control of my mind but that is in the past.  The Devil searches for a mind to inhabit.  Now when he comes to my mind he sees a “No Vacancy” sign.  Daily I seek to fill my mind with good stuff and I know that makes the Devil mad.  By God’s grace I learned how to win.   The Lord made it clear to me that I needed to be careful regarding what I watched including movies, television shows,  magazine pictures, music, going in areas where girls are not dressed modestly etc… What I listen to, what I read and what I meditate on when I’m going to sleep, all need to be guarded against.  I now realize that:

I can choose what my mind chews on.

Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution not to commit a particular sin ever again?   The problem with most resolutions is that although there’s a promise to stop a bad habit there’s nothing to replace it with.  Repentance involves replacing the bad with good.  Paul calls it putting off and putting on in Ephesians 4:22-24(NIV) ---You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Believers need to be alert for Satan’s mental tricks.  The Apostle Paul wrote something out of his concern for believers who were not taking spiritual warfare seriously.  He wrote—I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may some how be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.  Notice what is being led astray—the mind.  The world’s most popular magazines and comedy shows bombard the mind with the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life (I John 2:15-17).  To be honest, I really don’t care if I’m not aware of the latest episodes. I make an effort not to be. Today there are computer websites that are targeting young and old in order to trap their minds and influence behavior. 

 Not long ago I suggested to a brother in Christ to turn off the commercials for the Super Bowl games and other things that may be shown during the game. He was watching it with a couple hundred other brothers that he had great influence over.  He didn’t think it was necessary to turn off anything. That night Janet Jackson revealed herself indecently before millions.  I wonder if my brother in Christ is taking the battle seriously yet.  

 If we don’t set standards then our minds will be led astray from our sincere and pure devotion to Christ.   If people look at me as if I’m more heavenly minded than I should be, I take it as a compliment although they didn’t mean it as one.   If I don’t know about the latest song that a popular rap artist came out with, it’s better for my thought life.  Our Lord tells us that we ought to shine in the darkness.  If we are not peculiar in our entertainment, our minds will be corrupted, and our sexual fantasies and habits will continue to grip our souls. I must add that just because a movie is not rated “R” doesn’t mean Satan can’t use it. “R” rated movies are labeled “PG” in many cases to get a larger audience.  I found that as I set standards with what I allow in my mind, and replace those thoughts with Biblical fuel, then I experience consistent victory.

Studies show that child molesters and those who perform other sex crimes have practiced masturbation.   Not realizing what it could lead to, this selfish act dominated their lives and lead to other levels of sexual cravings. 

I believe that the person who masturbates ends up being a Samson imitator instead of a Joseph imitator. Samson allowed his sensual desires to get the best of him and Joseph didn’t allow sexual passion to suck him in like a vacuum.  A study of these men’s strengths and weaknesses will show us how one thing can lead to another in a negative and positive way.  Although Joseph had struggles, he didn’t try to escape or get relief from them by taking a lustful detour.  For some masturbation is a way of escape; A god that gives pleasure to relieve emotional pain. It should not surprise us that the very chapter in I Corinthians that tells us about a way of escape when it comes to temptation also tells us about sexual immorality and idols.  Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them ; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.  Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand…..

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.  Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. I Corinthians 10:7, 8, 13, 14

Some might say that we can’t compare masturbation to what Samson did.  Others may conclude that since it doesn’t involve someone else it is not a sin.  The truth is since it doesn’t involve someone else (Your marriage partner) it is sin.  Our sexuality is to be enjoyed with a partner.  II Corinthians 7:3,4 reads-- Let the husband fulfill his duty to his wife, and likewise also the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does; and likewise also the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does.  Stop depriving one another, except by agreement for a time that you may devote yourselves to prayer, and come together again lest Satan tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

            In Matthew 8:27,28 Jesus said—“You have heard that it was said, Do not commit adultery. But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”  Some may say it’s possible to masturbate without thinking of someone in particular. There is some self-deception with this view because there is some sort of fantasy even if it’s with a fictional image of someone.  No matter what the case it is still a conscious attempt to have a solo-orgasm which is self-gratifying and fueling one’s lustful desires.

God’s plan for Adam and Eve and all married couples is to enjoy sexual intercourse.  A solo-orgasm is not only unbiblical but it shows selfish ambition (Philippians 2:3). Unfortunately there are couples that get married who are full of selfish ambition sexually.  If both have been in bondage to the self-centered practice of masturbation then they will find it difficult to serve one another instead of focusing on being served.  Considering others better than our selves goes totally against the grain of the one who has been ensnared by the self-gratifying pleasure of masturbation.  It is possible for us to actually be lovers of our own selves (II Timothy 3:2) instead of others.  It also shows a lack of self-control which is one of the fruits of the Spirit as mentioned earlier.

  

As a believer in Christ one cannot say “I can do whatever I want. This is my body.” I Corinthians 6:19,20 says- Haven’t you yet learned that your body is the home of the Holy Spirit God gave you, and that he lives within you?  Your own body does not belong to you.  For God has bought you with a great price.  So use every part of your body to give glory back to God, because he owns it. (TLB)

Romans 6:13 teaches us to “Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.”

An Encouraging Word to Those Who Are Single:

My friend-- You are EQUIPPED TO WIN.   If you have placed your trust in Jesus as your Lord and Savior you’re a WINNER, so live like one.    Maybe you’re waiting for a mate. You may have heard about the crusade of many youth who have uttered the manifesto that “True Love Waits”.  I believe that this applies to masturbation as well as sexual intercourse with one who is not your marriage partner.  Wouldn’t it be great to let you’re marriage partner know that you have been preserving your body, mind, and attitude for him or her.  You are preparing yourself to serve your mate not to be served.  I’m a living witness that God is able to bless and keep you during your time of anticipation.  I was 26 years old when I got married and experienced at least 5 years without giving into masturbation before marriage.  I’ve been experiencing consistent victory during marriage as well.  I never want to practice anything that fuels lustful, self-gratifying desires. 

God may have given you a gift to be without a sexual partner. Don’t view yourself as weird.  The Apostle Paul had this gift—(I Corinthians 7:7-9).  God has a special work for you that you may not be able to focus on if you had these heated desires working in you. This gift doesn’t mean that you have no attraction to the opposite sex necessarily, but you may not burn like the average person.  I read recently that the hands and the feet have the most sweat glands in the human body. You could be a part of Christ’s body that doesn’t “sweat this stuff” too much. Thank Him for how He made you and serve Him with your whole heart.   

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER:

1. Be honest with God.  I would add to this that we need to be honest and turn from sin by not only stopping what we’re doing but replace it with something that pleases God.  Proverbs 28:13; Ephesians 4: 19-24.
2. Plug into the power—Realize that you can’t win without God’s help. Spend time with God daily, which involves talking to God and allowing God to talk with you.  As God talks with you from the Bible, memorize some verses.  You can use the Bible verses as ammunition during spiritual battles.
3. Renew your mind.  Guard against shows, books, magazines and songs that draw your mind away from your devotion to Jesus. If magazines come to the house like
    “Victoria Secret” you need to inform the family member who orders it that this doesn’t help your thought life.  Also remember that just because a show or a movie is not “R” rated doesn’t mean Satan cannot use it. When thoughts come to your minds door, shut the door and walk away.  Make sure your mind is already occupied (Put up the NO VACANCY sign as I mentioned earlier).
4. Control your body.  You can do it with God’s strength and wisdom.  Make an effort to think about pure things and get active by exercising, serving others and      presenting the parts of your body to God as instruments of righteousness.

5. Confide in a friend who can hold you accountable. Get honest with a spiritually   strong brother who has experienced consistent victory in this area so that iron can sharpen iron; avoiding those who view this issue as hopeless. Pray for the weak and spur them on to victory but remember that aluminum foil cannot sharpen iron.

6. Avoid tempting situations.   Avoid second glances at sensually dressed people and avoid being alone with the opposite sex. Be in the open and certainly not in the dark.  Remember, just because you are not very attracted to the person doesn’t mean it’s impossible for you to be distracted by them.
7. Go for total victory.  It is possible to say good-bye to masturbation. Does this mean you won’t be tempted? No but when you are tempted remember—YOU ARE EQUIPPED TO WIN.  Just pay attention to your Head Coach, and Owner.  His name is Jesus and he knows how to win under any circumstance.

Here’s a suggested prayer that comes from Neil Anderson’s book—The Bondage Breaker:

Lord, I ask You to bring to my mind every sexual use of my body as an instrument of unrighteousness so I can renounce these sins right now.  In Jesus’ name.   

As the Lord brings to your mind every wrong sexual use of your mind & body…remember to renounce the sin by replacing it with what pleases God. Continue by praying:

Lord, I renounce all use of my body as an instrument of unrighteousness, and I admit to any willful participation.  I choose now to present my eyes, mouth, mind, heart, hands, feet, and sexual organs to You as instruments of righteousness. I present my whole body to You as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable.  I choose to reserve the sexual use of my body for marriage only.  I reject the devil’s lie that my body is not clean or that it’s dirty or in any way unacceptable to You as result of my past sexual experiences.  Lord, thank You that You have totally cleansed and forgiven me and that You love and accept me just the way I am.  Therefore, I choose now to accept myself and my body as clean in Your eyes.  Amen.

( See Hebrews 13:4)

Sources For Further Study:

Handbook on Counseling Youth by Josh McDowell

The Bondage Breaker by Neil T. Anderson

Sex: Desiring the Best by Barry St. Clair and Bill Jones

These sermon notes below are from a message I preached earlier this year...You can hear this message at ccnewarkde.org and click on to sermons and then click the RSS button.. Scroll down to January 15, 2012 entitled Partnering--by Pete Campbell. Although it's listed as John chapter 1, the text is actually John chapter 4.

Enjoy and be Encouraged.

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Calvary Chapel, Newark Delaware

Sermon Title—PARTNERING WITH GOD’S PASSIONS

Date: January 15, 2012

 Text—John 4:1-42

 We are looking at a sandwich ( Some meat that is set between two slices of truth---1. The Condition of The Lost…2. The Co-Laboring Example of Jesus with His Heavenly Father.

V.1-5—He must needs go (Compelled…A Necessity)…There were a couple of things that have to be set straight 1. Soul To be saved  2. Saved Minds to be Renewed 3. Saved to be Sent to Reach Others.

V.6,7—A Well (Springs from Within)….A Weary Savior, focused on ministry when He’s tired (Farmers, Athletes, Soldiers need to do the same)…and a  Foreign Woman is valued not only as one who can receive salvation but as one who could serve Him.

V.8—The disciples are more concerned about physical meat than the spiritual meat.

JESUS IS FULL OF GRACE AND TRUTH---HE SHOWS GRACIOUS LOVE THEN HE SHARES TRUTH….MANY DO IT THE OTHER WAY AROUND BUT GRACE LEADS OTHERS TO REPENTANCE.

V.9-12—What confused her?? 1. Race (intermarriages between the Jews and the Assyrians in 722-BC)---JONAH DID NOT WANT TO ASSOCIATE WITH THE ASSYRIANS 2. Gender 3. Service from someone that many called dogs… MANY PRAYED THANK YOU I’M NOT A GENTILE, A SLAVE OR A WOMAN…(Paul taught that in Christ we are one--- Galatians 3:28)

Jesus points out in v.10 that she doesn’t recognize salvation as a gift and who it was that spoke to her…If she knew she would ask Him for living Water—The type of water that has life and causes life in others.

In verse 11 & 12 She shows there’s still a disconnect from the spiritual message just like Nicodemus but she’s drawn in by the Master Teacher. The Question—Are You Greater?? Shows she does not know how great Jesus really is.

V.13-15---JESUS KNOWS SHE’S TIRED OF BACK AND FORTH LOOKING FOR SATISFACTION AT THE WELL BUT ALSO IN SEXUALLY IMMORAL RELATIONSHIPS….HE GIVES HOPE OF NOT THIRSTING AGAIN AND HAS ETERNAL SPRIRITUAL LIFE TO OFFER. THE WATER WILL SPRING UP FROM WITHIN FOR OTHERS (Family,Friends and Aqaintances) TO ENJOY.   

The woman asks for the PRESCRIPTION before realizing her DIAGNOSIS……

V.16--24so Jesus points to her problem and His full knowledge of it. The woman realizes the diagnosis and the prescription all within one conversation….She can tell He’s not a regular guy and RECONGNIZES SOMETHING UNIQUE ABOUT HIM…She’s uncomfortable and changes the subject.

The focus should not be a place of worship but personal relationship with the heavenly Father, but there's only ONE WAY (THE PROMISE THROUGH THE HEBREWS---ABRAHAM’S SEED)

True Worshippers are being sought by God….(Those who adore God and the things God loves, and those who abhor evil). To worship in Spirit and in truth is to have his Holy Spirit and worship God with a heart of devotion and appreciation, instead of idols.

V.25--26--She was aware that a Messiah was to come because Samaritans believed the first five books of the Old Testament which have Messianic prophesies. Jesus introduces Himself as the One she’s been waiting for.

V.27—His disciples Marveled (Were Amazed)that he was talking with that  "bleep bleep" he went too far this time… He’s a friend of drunkards, hoars and bleep bleeps. No one had the guts to question Jesus about his interaction.

V.28,30---She begins to do the work of an evangelist….That’s what we should do and if you have the gift you need to train others (building up of the saints)…She could not keep it too herself.  SHE WAS SO EXCITED THAT SHE LEFT HER WATER POT AND WAS PLANNING TO RETURN….I WOULD IMAGINE SHE SHARED SOMETHING LIKE THIS  "THE SAVIOR KNOWS DETAILS ABOUT ME AND STILL ASSOCIATED WITH ME…HE’S FULL OF GRACE AND TRUTH….NOT CONDEMNING…I’M ALREADY CONDEMNED…HE WANTS TO SATISFY AND SAVE NOT JUST THE HEBREWS. COME SEE FOR YOURSELF IN CASE YOU DON’T TRUST WHAT A WOMAN LIKE ME HAS TO SAY."

V.30 They witnessed evidence of a changed woman and it was refreshing…they were curious to see for themselves

V.31,32—The disciples are still focused on the physical desires and Jesus informs them that they don’t know what He’s delighting in….ASK YOURSELF…DO I KNOW HOW TO DELIGHT IN SPIRITUAL THINGS MORE THAN THE PHYSICAL????

V.33,34---Missing the spiritual message and giving evidence of the lack of knowledge regarding God’s passions they think that someone else got Him a burger. Jesus shares with them what gives him the most fulfillment is to do what His Father sent him to do..We all need to carry out the mandate of our calling. Until then we won't be satisfied. 

v.35-38--If we look around we will see people ready to accept Christ..He will lead us to them and lead them to us but we need to be looking. They are ready for reaping and the opportunity is now before it's too late. One sows and another reaps...Recently I led a man to Christ and as I was sharing he said.."The Taxi driver shared that same verse with me last month on our way to Dove DE"...I was just watering a seed that was sown a month prior in a Taxi Cab... Thank God for that faithful messanger of God... Some are so ready and Jesus made it clear that we will reap at times where we did not sowing. All praise goes to God because of the power of God's word and Holy Spirit drawing them.

v.39-41--Many believed because of the Samariton woman's story..When was the last time you shared with someone regarding what you were like before you met Christ...how you met Christ...and how He has impacted you life?? A whole community can be affected if you start sharing and others share after they meet Jesus. They won't believe only because of your testimony..your story will make them want to have an encounter with Christ for themselves and then they will become a true worshipper.  By they way, I believe that since Jesus spent a lot of time in prayer (Luke 5:16), His intercession contributed to the preparation of their hearts as well.