"Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." - Romans 15:7
In a world that is becoming more and more dangerous, hospitality seems to be becoming more and more hard to find. We sometimes feel vulnerable inside our own homes, and we are afraid when "strangers" come too close. But we are called to be welcoming, to be the hands and feet of Christ that show his warm and loving heart. Hospitality at it's core is, "offering the welcome of Jesus to any and all." - Spiritual Disciplines Handbook. Showing hospitality can be one of the best ways to show God's welcoming arms to a scary and hostile world. But we need to be careful that we are offering our hospitality not to gain favor, or to show off what we have, but only to show God's love to those around us. And in doing so, being completely humble and giving the glory to God.
"They [the early church] broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people" - Acts 2:46-47
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