John 4:4-6
“To get there, he had to pass through Samaria. He came into Sychar, a Samaritan village that bordered the field Jacob had given his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was still there. Jesus, worn out by the trip, sat down at the well. It was noon.”
“He had to go through Samaria on the way. Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime.”
In that heavily used piece of ground, the Middle East, names signify more than the idea of place, carrying meaning too. They are markers that reminded people of their faith and heritage. We can still benefit by naming that which reminds us of God and his faithfulness. For example, I named my car Miss Gracie because I believe it was an instance of God’s grace to me. After years of old, dirty, family cars I now enjoy a sporty, techy, zoom-zoom model that is lot of fun to drive, and I like to drive fast. I’m reminded of God’s delight in giving good gifts every time I settle into it. If we notice God at work in the ordinary, it should be easy to go on a naming spree.
Lord, how can I do this more in a way that draws other into the practice? If you would have me do this more, show me how. Thank you.