So
much has happened in the U.S.A. during the past couple of months that
few people will remember the devastating fires in Australia. There
was a huge loss of property and animal life and very much suffering.
This simple picture of a rescue worker giving a Koala some water says
volumes and it made me think of this verse from the Bible…
Mark
9 ( World
English Bible
)
[41] For
whoever will give you a cup of water to drink in my name because you
are Christ’s, most certainly I tell you, he will in no way lose his
reward.
Christians
do good because they follow Christ, not because of any reward they
might get. Yet, Jesus did say these words, so eventually there will
be a reward for the good things we do in this life. Frankly, if ever
there was a time our country needed a little good will (or perhaps
“good works” might be a bit more appropriate in
this context)
it is now.
In
fact many people are doing their best to aid others – doctors,
nurses, health workers, the military and many, many others. People
who do not get their picture in the paper or on TV or any notoriety
whatsoever. We call them patriots or heroes, and I can’t help but
wonder what Jesus calls them. Perhaps... Christians? Now is the time
to step up and do the best you can in our current pandemic. A little
kindness can go a long way, so share the love in your hearts; even if
it something as simple as a cup (or in this case, a bottle) of water.
You won’t be sorry- you will be blessed for it. And, yes, rewarded
too, because Jesus said so.
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