Kind deeds do make a difference. We never know who is watching us and using us for an example in their own lives.
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This is a story about four men who were good friends. Part of it is made-up, part of it is true. It is a story of what good men do.
These men worked together for several years. They had many common interests and concerns. All of them loved God and put Him first in their lives. Their bond grew deeper the longer they worked together.
From time to time they met to share information, to voice concerns and make decisions together. They often prayed together, too.
Every time they met, one of the men brought bottles of water for all of them to have during the meeting. Four bottles of water. It was one small thing that one good man did for three other good men. But it was his way of showing them he cared about them. A way of telling them they were important to him.
I think the feeling was mutual. All of the men respected each other. They encouraged and helped one another. They were all thankful for their friendship.
One day, the man who brought the water went home to be with the Lord. He finished his course and won his race. Now there are three men left. They still meet from time to time.
There is a question in my mind. “Who brings the water now?” We will probably never know. That’s OK. It was never about the water anyway.
It was always about what the water symbolized. Love – respect – consideration – trust – the value of each individual.
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4
"Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God." Hebrews 13:16
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