1st Peter 4:9. “Use hospitality to one another without grudging.” HOSPITALITY TO ONE ANOTHER.
They came unexpectedly – a family of four Looking for information as one stood at the door They wanted directions to a place safe to stay. Their plan was to camp out there for just a few days. But the lady of the house quietly said to her husband, “Tell them to come here, the parents and baby can use our room. The other two children can use the room close by – We will sleep in the parlor – you and I. They look like they need a rest and a friend or two. It is obvious God sent them for me and you.”
Year after year that same family came. More children came too – all welcomed the same. Friendship and fellowship grew deep and strong. Both families were glad when they came along. Then the children got older and gradually moved away. After awhile only the husband and wife came to stay. But the grace each couple shared had given the children light And they knew the value of a welcome for just a few nights. Now the children and grandchildren do the same for others – They learned hospitality through their fathers and mothers.
My parents now have died – they’re gone to their reward. The other man and his wife told us of the things they were showed. They too are gone now, but both left a righteous legacy behind – Of two families to whom hospitality is firm in their mind. It is well for us to remember we serve God when serving man – Hospitality is one way to do for God what we can. It is a significant act to show kindness with no angle Some have – maybe you – served with some unknown angel.
“Father God, for opportunities to show grace and kindness in a tangible way – I pray Thee now, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”
Christian living involves clearness of mind and actions so that we are effective in our prayer life. Fervent love is so we can be able to bring genuine blessing to others. By showing hospitality we demonstrate the kindness of the Lord to us when we show it to others. When we use our God-given gifts to minister to others, we reflect the grace of God that has been ministered to us. Spiritual gifts have been given to us as stewards of God's grace. The "manifold grace of God" tells us that there are many areas of life in which the grace of God is providing for our needs, and through us, the needs of others.
The public speaking ministry some have, must be biblical and given in context to keep the truth that is written as God intends. We do not have the right to use God's word in a way to manipulate others or impose our opinion on them. It is what God says and means in the word of God that is important, not our opinions. Personal service is also to be done in a way that God is praised when I use God-given abilities. Speaking God's truth is a solemn responsibility because we are letting our "light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." We do not add to God's glory but magnify that glory when we extol, praise and honor our Lord Jesus Christ. His is an eternal glory and dominion, and our hearts assure us that this is right, to which we add our "Amen."