Day 7, Hospitality is From the Heart For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come (Hebrews 13:14, ESV). But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:20, ESV), But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he…
Day 6, Hospitality is from the Heart Series And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful (Colossians 3:15, ESV). For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer (1 Timothy 4:4-5, ESV). You will be enriched…
Day 5 in Hospitality is from The Heart Series When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, 153 of them. And although there were so many, the net was not torn.…
Day 4 Hospitality is From the Heart He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you are repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they…
Day 3 of Hospitality is From the Heart Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (Matthew 20:28, ESV).” The greatest among you shall be your servant (Matthew 23:11, ESV). Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed (Proverbs 19:17, ESV). Whoever brings blessing will be…
Day 2 Hospitality is From the Heart My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places (Isaiah 32:18, ESV). By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches (Proverbs 24:3-4, ESV). Now therefore may it please you to bless the house of your servant, so that it may continue forever…
Day 1 Hospitality is From the Heart Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality (Romans 12:13, ESV). Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares (Hebrews 13:2, ESV). You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am…