A Cool Cup of Joy Juice

            Have you had your JOY JUICE today?  Offer someone a cupful of cold water on a hot summer day!  How joyfully refreshing!

            In the book of Matthew, we can learn much about the teachings of Jesus.  It seems there is always something new to learn, each time we read the scriptures. In Matthew 10:42, I recently saw something I’d not comprehended before. Jesus said:

“And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward.”

            Jesus’ example of giving a cup of cold water to a thirsty child is a good model of unselfish love.  A child usually doesn’t return a favor because he is too young to think about reciprocating. God notices every good deed we do as if He were the one receiving it.  This should remind us to serve others unselfishly…regardless of whether they return the favor….regardless of whether they even acknowledge the act of kindness. That’s hard to do, isn’t it?  Because our human nature is to want to be appreciated.

            Turn the tables just a minute:  Do we thank God for all of our blessings? Are we continually appreciative of His love and sacrifice?

            Find every opportunity to share a cool cup full of JOY JUICE with all those God brings into your path….regardless of whether they seem to appreciate it or not!  God notices and He promises a JOYful reward!