In every cup shared, there’s an invitation to connect. A simple act – offering water, tea, or coffee – goes beyond meeting a physical need; it extends a gesture of welcome, care, and companionship. Water quenches thirst, but kindness quenches loneliness. A refreshing drink revives the body, while a moment of shared presence revives the soul.

To give drink to the thirsty is more than just handing someone a glass of water. It is recognising the thirst in others – not only for sustenance but for dignity, love, and human connection.

Whether it’s offering water to the physically weary, listening to someone who longs to be heard, or creating a space where no one feels forgotten, every act of refreshment is a reminder of God’s mercy.

In a world where so many thirst for justice, belonging, and hope, how can we become living wells of compassion?

 

In Caravaggio’s depiction, a wild, bearded man drinks from a bone with water splashing onto his face. This figure is Samson, referencing the story in Judges 15. After defeating the Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey, Samson grew desperately thirsty. 

He cried out to God, who miraculously provided water from the jawbone, reviving him. Unlike the other mercies in this painting, this act was performed by God rather than by human hands, symbolising divine provision in moments of deep need.

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