A cup of cold water

The title of the story seems to have nothing to do with the story itself. A cup of cold water is not even mentioned once. Interestingly, there is a Bible verse that connects the title to the story.

There, Jesus said:

“And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.” Matthew 10:42. ¹

It is said that “little things, small things, insignificant things are used by Jesus to make huge differences.” ² Hospitality is an important virtue to a Christian. According to the Scripture, even a cup of cold water is seen as a hospitable and welcoming gesture “or in the original language, xenophilia — love of the stranger. “ ³

Woburn's “sacrifice has been his reward, which has made him a hero.” ⁴