A bowl of cold water

I gave it in the temple, gave it to him and went on his way.
I go to the bus stop and suddenly I clearly feel: LET'S RELEASED! The storm in my soul subsided, the black clouds dispersed, and the sun came out. It became calm and well. There is no need to go anywhere now. The restless soul is healed!
I was driving and thinking: but the healer and the great martyr Panteleimon was clearly not done here!
I could not have stayed for the prayer service, but I stayed. I might not have gone to the well, but I did. In general, I very rarely drink water from there. If I had left a little earlier, I would not have found a disabled person. Leave later - someone would have served another water: people go there all day. Wow, coincided how!
On a hot summer day, the healer Panteleimon brought two thirsty and suffering ones at the well - and it turned out well. I used to read the Gospel words about the reward for a mug of cold water - and did not understand. What kind of reward can there be for plain water?
And now I understood and felt. He gave the poor man a drink - and received a bribe a thousand times more! That old mug was rumpled, shabby, but my soul rejoiced. And the saint was glad for us.
No, just think: they had just read the akathist to him - and he immediately responded and gave him heavenly coolness. That's how it happens, buddy! I will still go to the monastery someday, for now there is no urgent need. Well, be healthy!

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I was glad for my friend. And also because the saints hear us.
And they not only hear, but also help, masking their help by "accidental coincidence of circumstances."
Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimone, pray to God for us!
Victor Geronda
August 9, 2016