Cups of Water

Water featured in God’s designs from the beginning of Creation, and without it life as we know it could not exist on earth. In the Old Testament, God supernaturally provided water for the Israelites while they were going through the desert. The Bible presents countless references about water and its use, e.g. for drinking, cleansing, hygienic and religious purposes; as well as significant social events around wells. In the Book of Leviticus, God gave civil principles for handling food, disease, etc. In the New Testament, Jesus was baptised in the River Jordan by John the Baptist before He started his ministry. His first miracle was turning water into wine. When Jesus met the Samaritan woman at the well he told her about Living Water which he gives. During the Last Supper Jesus washed his disciples’ feet. He wanted them to understand the importance of service to each other and in the world.

For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink in My name because you belong to Christ, assuredly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.

Mark 9: 41 (New Spirit-filled Life Bible)

There are two main actions all of us have to commit to during this coronavirus pandemic.In order to break its progress we have to practise social distancing, also to wash our hands often for at least 20 seconds. Washing hands often and well – speaks of cleansing, refreshing, and renewal.

Father, may we use this time to refresh and renew ourselves in you and in your Word. We thank you for the selfless dedication of thousands of first responders in hospitals, nursing and care homes who are giving cups of water to the sick; also the many thousands of volunteers who are providing cups of water to people in need in communities throughout the country. Loving God we pray for countries which do not have clean water that they will be saved from the ravages of this virus. Our God is present in the streets, in the hospitals, in the nursing and care homes, in the supermarkets, in the pharmacies and police stations.

HE IS RISEN, HE IS ALIVE!

ALLELUIA!!

Glynne Gordon-Carter