Reach out

The Blessing of Hospitality

“Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed and then go on your way—now that you have come to your servant.” – Genesis 18:5 For Christians, Abraham is seen as the “father of the faith” and is honored for his obedience. As people of faith, we can follow in his footsteps with a sense of purpose and calling. Abraham, who received great blessings from the Lord, lived out His purpose, which included being a hospitable person. We also see the example of hospitality through many of the great men and women of the Bible. One of my favorite stories that I was meditating on this morning is when Abraham meets the three men as found in Genesis chapter eighteen. These men, who are of God, were walking aways off when Abraham saw them. He runs out to them and invites them to come to his tent.

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Reach Out

“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” – Romans 15:7 Today, I want to offer one final tip for being an ambassador of hope and change in a divided world. After we have listened and forgiven, the third and most important thing we can do to facilitate healing is to reach out. When’s the last time you sat down across the table from someone who holds a view that is different than yours? If you haven’t done so recently, I encourage you to make such an effort soon. While it might be outside of your comfort zone, it’s important to embrace the discomfort of hearing a different perspective for the sake of growth. While you don’t have to agree with everything someone espouses, it’s important to keep an open mind and do your best to put yourself in their shoes. Never

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Reach Out

“Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you.” -Luke 6:30-31

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