Cfs Quote by Gregory Palamas
![“While He [the Lord Jesus] was sitting alone by the well, 'There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water' (John 4:7). As man, the Lord was thirsty, and saw that someone who was naturally thirsty was coming to quench her thirst. As God, however, He also saw that her heart was athirst for the water…” quote by Gregory Palamas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3e2/gregory-palamas-12213_cfs_while-he-the-lord-jesus-was-sitting-alon_1915028.jpg)
“While He [the Lord Jesus] was sitting alone by the well, 'There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water' (John 4:7). As man, the Lord was thirsty, and saw that someone who was naturally thirsty was coming to quench her thirst. As God, however, He also saw that her heart was athirst for the water of salvation, although she did not know Him Who could give it to her. So He hastened to reveal Himself to her longing soul for, as it is written, He Himself longs for those who long for Him (cf. Ps. 9:10; Prov. 7:15).”
About This Quote
Source Bible: John 4:7 (New Testament)
Jesus meets a Samaritan woman, recognizing both physical thirst and deeper spiritual longing, offering salvation.
In simple terms: Jesus offers deeper fulfillment beyond physical needs.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual fulfillment beyond material wants.
Themes
faith
compassion
spiritual thirst
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
scriptural
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual seeking
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
salvation
human longing
Questions to Reflect On
- What deeper needs do we ignore?
- How can we recognize others’ spiritual thirst?
A Different Perspective
Cultural barriers may hinder acceptance.
![“What [others] most need is to see in you a reflection of what God is like and of the transforming power of the Gospel. Your life can create hunger and thirst for God in others' lives and can be a powerful instrument in the hand of the Holy Spirit to draw their hearts to Christ.” quote by Nancy Leigh DeMoss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/82e/nancy-leigh-demoss-8617_change_what-others-most-need-is-to-see-in-you-a_1225618.jpg)
