About this episode

This episode reflects on the significance of small acts of love in the Kingdom of God, as illustrated by a story from Fred Craddock about Jesus offering a cup of cold water.

Jesus ends today's Gospel with one of the smallest acts imaginable: offering a cup of cold water. Through a memorable story told by Fred Craddock, we discover that Jesus refuses to measure people the way the world does. While we celebrate prophets, leaders, and public figures, Christ also honors the quiet faithfulness of those whose names may never be remembered. In the Kingdom of God, no act of love is insignificant, and no disciple is overlooked. Every gift offered in faith belongs to God's work—and none will lose its reward.

People in this episode

Host: The Rev. Alix D. Pridgen

Topics covered

• acts of kindness
• faithfulness
• Kingdom of God
• Christian teachings
• love
• discipleship

Keywords

• Gospel
• acts of love
• Christianity
• faith
• prophets
• quiet faithfulness

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