The beautiful story of the Samaritan women is the portion where we read Yeshua's description of the true worshippers who will worship Him in Spirit and in Truth.

But there is much more in this passage about worship, for the beginning point of worship is this:

"Will you give me a drink?" Yeshua asked. To us this is an ordinary question, but to this woman, it was extra-ordinary. Why? Because, as she remarked, the Samaritans did not "use together" (the real meaning of the Greek word) the same utensils, and the woman's "cup" would have been considered unclean or defiled.

A closer look at the idea of one's "cup" reveals that the term is often used for our "portion" or "lot" in life. I can imagine her afterwards marvelling to herself, "He asked to drink from MY cup... my bitter cup... of sorrow, shame, rejection..."

And in exchange, He offered her HIS cup, of living water, so she would never thirst again.

It is worship to bring Him our cup, and receive His. He promised "the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness". He invited us to "come, weary and heavy laden" and for that, in exchange, He gives rest, and an easy yoke, and a light burden. What a great deal - what a transaction!

When we come to our Father, in Yeshua's name, giving our all, with hope and adoration, this wonderful exchange happens, and we touch His heart, and THIS is one beautiful aspect of worshipping the Father in Spirit and in Truth.