Thoughts on the Gospel of John (50) - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2025

Now after the two days he (Jesus) departed from there and went to Galilee. For Jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honour in his own country. So when he came to Galilee, the Galileans received him, having seen all the things he did in Jerusalem at the feast; for they also had gone to the feast. So Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee, where he had made the water wine.
John 4: 43 - 46.

Thoughts on the Gospel of John (50)
Jesus was on the way from Judea to Galilee. He had consciously, and in obedience to his heavenly Father, chosen the way through Samaria: . What happened there in those two days was a great joy, both for Him and for the Samaritans who found in Him the Saviour of the world.

Could Jesus not have remained longer in Samaria? He was aware that a prophet has no honour in his own country. So what could he expect in Galilee? Only rejection - but that did not hinder Him from continuing to work there, for it was the will of God. Jesus never sought His own honour.

How was Jesus received in Galilee? He was welcome: there was no rejection or hatred. On the surface everything seemed in order. But if we consider the motives behind that friendliness, things look different. The Galileans had seen miracles in Jerusalem and were therefore impressed by Jesus. The Samaritans, by contrast, had heard His words and therefore believed in Him. As a performer of miracles Jesus was welcome everywhere. As a prophet He was rejected even by the Galileans.

Let us follow the Samaritans' example by trusting Jesus and His word! Whoever knows Him and rests on Him can pursue his life with confidence.

(to be continued next Sunday)

Today‘s reading: 2 Samuel 17: 15 - 29 · Titus 1: 1 - 9