Our church recently provided lunch for a family on the day of the funeral service for a loved one. These meals are a much-appreciated way of showing love to those who are hurting. Glancing around the room, I noticed all of the food that people had brought, but my eyes stopped on the ice cold soft drinks. I thought of the Scripture where Jesus says, “I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.” (Mark 9:41).

It warmed my heart to think that even such a small gesture as giving a Pepsi to someone who is mourning could be such an uplifting act of kindness. Such little deeds that are done in the name of Jesus can be quite rewarding. Quite rewarding indeed.