September 9, 2022
MORE THAN A CUP OF WATER
Alisa Chapman Simpson
Volunteer, Missouri
"..and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward.” Matthew 10:42
When I first learned about Marion Medical Mission and the results they obtained each season, it sounded almost too good to be true. So many wells installed in such a short time, with clean, safe drinking water for so many thousands of people. Eventually I decided I wanted to participate in this process for myself. I have to say, being at each and every well was an awesome experience.
On the first day of dedicating wells, I looked around the villagers while my experienced partner led the dedication. I realized that many children were present who should have been in school. Many of them needed shoes, and I was sure they all needed books. After dedicating several wells, I realized I wasn’t concentrating on the clean water being pumped out and the joy expressed by the villagers; rather, I was concentrating on what I could do to get those children in school, put shoes on their feet and books in their hands. On my second day, I had to take a step back and refocus. I was so overwhelmed by what I wanted to do for those beautiful children that I wasn’t thinking about my purpose in being there, which was to offer them that literal and symbolic cup of clean water. Such a simple thing we take for granted, but a gesture that means so much more than just the water itself.
The installed wells are always stamped “Glory to God” in both English and in the local language. And truly, it is the hand outstretched in love that matters, reminding the villagers and ourselves that the glory does indeed belong to God.
Application Question: How can we, no matter where we are, extend “a cup of cold water” to the people around us?
Prayer: Gracious and loving God, we thank You for the gifts You have given us, and the opportunities to share Your love with others no matter where we are. We ask for Your continued guidance as we move through a world that is more divided by the day, and patience to see people not as other, but as Yours. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
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