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Crossing Cultures Devotional Making Disciples

Cup of water

A cup of water. In debilitating heat, it can mean survival.

A large clay pot sat beside our gate. Full of water. With cup attached. Ready to meet the need of any passerby.

Unrelenting sun and desert wind meant dehydration was never far away.

The clay kept the water cool. Even on hot days.

Cup of water. Image by imb.org.

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Tags 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, clay pot, debilitating heat, dehydration, desert wind, earthen vessel, eternal life, gospel, hospitality, John 4:6-26, John 7:37-39, life and death, Living Water, thirst, thirsty, water, welcoming the stranger, woman at the well

Devotional Making Disciples

Forgiven

Forgiven little? Loving little.

Simon invites Jesus to a meal in his home. Holding Him at arm’s length. Studying the Master.

And in the midst of critical scrutiny, he foregoes the most basic act of hospitality.

Washing the feet of his guest.

Forgiven much. Loving much. Image by William Priess on Unsplash.

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