While I know that today's readings all focus on the idea of thirst and the impossibility of the world to satisfy over the long term, the main thing I seemed to focus on during today's readings was just how sassy that Samaritan woman seemed to be. I don't know why, but I always seem to hear her voice in a New Jersey accent. I'm paraphrasing here: "If YOU'RE going to provide me with living water, where's your bucket?" and "Sure, I'd like your everlasting water; that way I don't have to keep climbing up this hill" and "So, you think you're better than Jacob, our ancestor, do you?" I believe that the actual conversation was probably even more earthy than that.
I like to think that Jesus was amused by this woman. He sees something within her that is worth saving, even though He was not supposed to mix with her kind of people. He is patient in His explanations and accepts the town's hospitality. I cannot help but notice how different His reception was at this Samaritan village than it was in His home town.
Jesus often seems to take on disciples who have a bit of an edge to them. Perhaps He appreciates the wit behind some of their sarcasm. Actually, I'm kind of hoping He does.
I like to think that Jesus was amused by this woman. He sees something within her that is worth saving, even though He was not supposed to mix with her kind of people. He is patient in His explanations and accepts the town's hospitality. I cannot help but notice how different His reception was at this Samaritan village than it was in His home town.
Jesus often seems to take on disciples who have a bit of an edge to them. Perhaps He appreciates the wit behind some of their sarcasm. Actually, I'm kind of hoping He does.
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