Alone and Watching

When Jesus and the disciples arrived at the village in Samaria near Jacob's well, it was noon.  The middle of the day was full upon them.  Time to eat.  Since there was no fast food place near the well, all the disciples left Jesus and went into the village to buy something to eat.  Why it took twelve men to buy some food is a question the Word does not bother to ask.  Only inquiring souls who wonder about such things would ask it.  Interestingly enough, Jesus decided not to go.  He was tired and chose to sit by the well.

Sometimes being alone can be a good thing.  Getting ourselves separated from the herd and its appetites can position us to be about things that might likely be missed otherwise.  For some being alone in a place where people are passing or gathering or looking like they belong to someone else is a frightening thing.  But, the truth is that it also provides an opportunity to look around and be open to someone in need whom God is putting in our path.

Perhaps, Jesus knew the woman was coming and He made Himself available.  If so, such fore knowledge remains impossible for us to know.  What is possible for us to know is the reality that God would choose to partner with us in meeting the needs of those whose paths cross the ones we walk.  We only have to be willing.  We only have to be positioned so that we can be aware of those who are around by His choice and not just our own.