Savior of the world

John 4:39 Many Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman's testimony, “He told me all that I ever did.”

40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to stay with them, and he stayed there two days.

41 And many more believed because of his word.

42 They said to the woman, “It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is indeed the Savior of the world.”



It’s good, I think, to believe in Jesus based on the testimony of other people. To hear about the ways Jesus has changed other people’s lives is good. However! - - It’s totally different from meeting Jesus for yourself. It’s totally different from hearing from Jesus for yourself.



See – when these folks heard what the woman had to say about Jesus, they were astonished and believed. “Come check it out! This guy knows everything I’ve ever done! This has got to be the long-promised deliverer. The one we’ve been waiting for! For real!!!”



Who wouldn’t be drawn to that? Who wouldn’t want to investigate?



BUT - - when they actually met Jesus, that’s when they believed for themselves! Jesus stayed with them for two days, and then they knew for themselves. When they heard his word! That’s the key!



Hearing Jesus’ word for yourself - - absolutely life changing. Then it’s not about what other people have said, it’s about what the Savior of the world has said to you personally!