John 4:31-38

John 4:31-38
English Standard Version (ESV)

  When you stand at the grandest vista, looking out over the most beautiful landscape, even that is pointing beyond itself, reminding us that Creation didn't just happen -- it was designed with intent by an artist.  There is more to the world than just the naked eye can see.
  In the midst of Jesus' ministry, there is more than they can see and understand.  The disciples often didn't grasp what Jesus was talking about -- they saw the surface things, but they didn't see into the depths where Jesus was at work.  The disciples spent every waking moment with Jesus for three years, and they were often stumbling around in the dark, trying to grasp what Jesus really meant.
  So friends, give yourself some grace when you don't completely understand how Jesus is calling you to live and serve.  I promise you that Jesus is calling you to deeper ministry, to take your next step in faith, but if you're not sure exactly what that is, it's pretty common to have a hard time discerning what Jesus means.  Only years of faithful following, combined with community that helps understand how Jesus is at work, is the path to knowing how best to follow and to serve.