Christ's longing at the well

"John 4:7,9 There came a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus said unto her, Give Me to drink. Then said the woman of Samaria unto Him, How is it that you, being a Jew, ask drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.

Not a very encouraging opening, but beneath the exterior of

superstition and ignorance, Christ recognized the spiritual need and longed to open to this benighted soul the treasure of the Father’s love. 

He did not ask her to come again when He would be feeling rested and refreshed, or suggest that, if she could get together a sufficient congregation to make it worthwhile, He would speak to them on some very important truths, but to this single individual He proceeded to make known His work and character." 

E.J. Waggoner