Mark 9:40-41

"For he that is not against us is on our part.
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."
Mark 9:40-41


I think this is cool... instead of what we hear more commonly, "if you're not WITH us, you're AGAINST us!" (sounds of gunfire in the background). ... Christ is infinitely more inclusive.  If you aren't fighting against him, you have a part with him.  He *wants* us to choose sides, he wants us to come to him... but he is careful not to shut anyone out who really and truly doesn't know yet... And he is also out there looking for the lost sheep, and inviting them back into the fold.  He wants us to take care of each other... which obviously includes offering some nice refreshing water. :)  I remember this movie I saw once where some soldiers had come in and taken over a little town and were living in the people's houses and eating their food... and the people in the town were being nice to them so that they wouldn't get killed, you know... but behind the scenes, they were helping the other army. Collecting information, giving them food... hopefully a cup of water now and then.... and that is kind of what this scripture says to me.  Even when we are behind enemy lines... there are little things that we can do to get closer to God. :)
So, today... let's give someone a drink of water, just because they are a child of God.  Let's love the people around us... and choose God's side. :)