A CUP OF COLD WATER

For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward. (KJV) While my husband and I were visiting a couple who were considered (shutins) we were having a wonderful conversation when the hostess stopped the conversation to offer us something to drink. She brought me a tall glass of cold water. Her hospitality was not elaborate, expensive, nor did it take a lot of time in preparation. It reminded me of the scripture in which Jesus tells us from Mark 9:41. For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward. (KJV) Once while talking with a man in the hospital, he shared how he went to church once, and was called a bum. What a tragedy and missed opportunity for someone in need.

As servants of Jesus Christ, we are to reach out and offer this water whenever we are see the opportunity to make someone comfortable and at ease. We are to show them Jesus in our words and actions. Jesus reached out to the poor, the lame, the lepers, and those who no one wanted to associate with. Hospital is a word derived from hospitality and it is a place where the sick are made whole. It is a place of comfort, love, kindness, and great care. As a member of the Body of Christ, let us reach out to those around us. We do not have far to look and God will present opportunities our way if we are looking, listening, and opened to learning how we might give a cup of cold water in the name of Jesus. Rev. Jeanne McIntosh June 26, 2011. All rights reserved.