Condemnation or love?

In Just Give me Jesus, Anne Graham Lotz pointed out that Jesus did not condemn the Samaritan woman (John 4:5-42). This wasn’t new to me and I almost started glossing over when I was struck by this:

She stood already condemned.

Maybe you already noticed this in the Text, but this brain's brakes were a-squealin'. I suddenly found myself at Jacob's well, in this woman’s sandals. 

Like me, she was so focused on herself,

society’s labels and stereotypes, and

her situation that she couldn’t see

WHO was right in front of her.

Sigh… It's with much sadness that I relate to her, but I’m encouraged as well. Jesus patiently walked her through until she grasped the truth, AND He patiently dialogues with me through His Word and Spirit, ever-so-gently showing me who He really is. 

My Jesus is so beautiful.

Abba, thank you for untangling my tightly-twisted heart just a little bit more. Help me to continue to accept your love, so I can gaze longingly into Jesus’s face instead of the mess around - and in - me. Fill me with this living water that you offer. Help me linger with you awhile, until I’m filled enough for the day. Thank you for meeting me where I am and for loving me so well! In Jesus’ name…