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"I will save you ... you will find your life because you trusted in me," Jeremiah 39:18.

Jehovah God speaks to Ebed-melech, that famous Bible hero of yore. Well, not so famous, I suppose, among humans. But known very well to God. Who was this guy? He was Ethiopian. He was a eunuch. He lived in the royal palace. Sounds like the fellow that deacon Philip met up with in a chariot, doesn't it? (except that was six centuries later - not even a descendant.) What demonstrates his trust in God? At great risk to himself, against powerful authorities, he saves Jeremiah from the depths of a muddy pit. So, what shall we, ourselves, do to live out faith? The sky kingdom is big. Really. Big. God's paying attention to every lost detail.

Expressing kindness in small and in big ways, we touch bases today with a brother or sister. We check in with each other. We share faith in Jesus who rescued us. And we give thanks to God who rewards even a cup of water.