Mark 9:41 · KJV

"For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward."

King James Version

Passage Context

³⁹But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.

⁴⁰For he that is not against us is on our part.

⁴¹For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.

⁴²And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.

⁴³And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:

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Devotional Reflection

LoveJoyPeaceGratitudeHopeCompassionAweContentment

This short, clear passage can be read in two ways: First, we are blessed when we do simple things to help God's children. Second, we can be happy when people do simple things to bless us in Jesus' name, because we receive their kindness and grace, and because God blesses that kindness with His overwhelming grace. In the end, let's live to bless others! When we do that, God is happy. We are blessed. We make others happy. Also, when people are kind to us, God has promised to bless them as well. God gives all of us His good things. The more we bless each other, the more blessings there are for everyone in God's miraculous economy.

Prayer

Father, you are gracious and kind. Please use me this week to bless everyone around me. This week, dear Father, please show me someone who needs your grace very much. Please give me the wisdom to recognize them when you put them in my path. Give me the strength to reach out to them and bless them. Keep them in my mind and help me as I try to assist them in the long run. In the name of Jesus, I ask for your help and grace to use this opportunity to bring glory to you. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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