A simple thing: a cup of cold water. Interesting that Jesus should specify "cold water" instead of just a cup of water, which in the hot climate of Israel would have suffced...but COLD water.. No refrigerators in those days, no ice machines...Where would one get cold water, except from a deep well, requiring some effort to obtain? And what a difference a cold glass or cup of water makes, as we in the northern hemisphere know while experiencing our typical summer heat and humidity. Prior to this statement, Jesus talked about taking up our cross, and :"losing life for his sake in order to find it. (cf. Mt 10: 39). He invites us to "go the extra mile", not settle for the easy way, but to take the necessary steps to find that "cold water". We are not only slaking someone's "thirst" but are making that sacrifice as Jesus did, far and above the bare minimum, and finding a new level of life and relationship with him...Go "cold water"!
Bro. Rene
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