It was the local watering hole for people passing by. Jesus, who as God knows all things, specifically asked the woman, whom he knew to be a Samaritan, for a drink. He invited the contact that otherwise would normally not take place. The Samaritan woman needed a Savior from sin. There is the need to use any and every opportunity to witness to the Christian faith.
Eternities depend on it.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for bringing us safely to another day of service in your kingdom. Thank you for the lessons we learned yesterday and we ask that those lessons serve to provide us with many opportunities to witness to your name. We pray for the work that lies ahead. Make us alert and focused in our studies today. Keep us mindful that our goal is to provide greater and greater forums in which to share your message of salvation through Jesus.