“He left Judea and departed again to Galilee . . .But He needed to go through Samaria.” (John 4:3-4, NKJV) Have you ever taken a shortcut that ended up taking more time than the long way? It doesn’t always work well, as I can tell you this from experience. Many times, I prefer to take the longer route because there may be less traffic or the scenery is better. This story is not about a shortcut or even a necessary detour. It’s about a road usually avoided. WHY SAMARIA? When Jesus decided He and His disciples would go through Samaria…