Had Jesus wanted to simply prove His godhood, He could have done any number of neat tricks. Transported somebody from one spot to another. Caused it to rain out of a blue sky. Made the Sun go dark. Instead, He chose simple, humble compassion. He healed the sick and fed the hungry. He cast out demons.
In short, He loved. And then, He told us to love, too.
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35)
He expanded on this point, in Matthew 25, describing those who would sit at His right hand:
‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’
“Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ (vs34b-40)
Today is World Water Day. Water isn't a political issue, but an issue of compassion. We can help bring water to those who need it. We see Jesus thirsty, and have it in our power to give Him drink.
Below are two of my favorite charities, both working to bring water to impoverished nations. Hit a link and see how you can help.
Compassion International's Water of Life
Ryan's Well -- building wells, teaching hygiene and health, and more!
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