Fatigatus | Tired

Jesus therefore, being tired from his journey, sat down by the well- John 4:6

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There are two verses that touched me from this Scripture.  The first one is verse 6 where it explained that Jesus was very tired from a journey.  The second is verse 21 where Jesus invited the Samaritan woman to trust Him. Often in life we ​​experience fatigue, tiredness, and so on. Sometimes unrealized, we are often tired of our daily tasks, tired of dealing with people whom we are close to and love. Because sometimes these people close to us, are the source of our heartache too. Sometimes some of us even get tired of life and tragically end their lives by committing suicide, just what is happening and go on viral nowadays. As a good Christian, please and please do not ever think to do that.  Just look at Jesus who have His human nature, once felt tired while traveling so far just like us traveling in this world. What Jesus did at that time was first of all to sit down and then after that He asked the Samaritan woman for help (ask for water).

This incident reminds us that when you are tired of life's problems, don't keep running until you run out of breath alone, but sit down slowly, take a breath, then humbly ask for help from others. Communication is very important in overcoming burnout. If communication with others does not help us, then God is always waiting for us to communicate with Him in any situation of life. No need for formal communication but just speak like an innocent child, God will definitely hear.

God is present when we are doubtful and lack of faith. As He talked to the Samaritan woman to trust in Him, so does He talk to us every time we are tired.  If we maintain our faith, there will no longer be stress, depression, heartache and doubt. When we took a flight on a plane or when we travel with a train or various other public transportation, we were able to enjoy it in the passenger seat. We enjoyed the view, enjoyed the gadgets prepared, even while we don't know the pilot of the plane. If we did not know who was the one in control of the vehicle, why are we so anxious when we realize that Jesus himself is in control of our lives? 

And so my brothers and sisters, trust Him at all times.  God bless you all. 

Reflection on John 4: 1-26 by Sr Yanti Purnawati SFSC

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