A gift, a command, a reflection of the gospel.
Hospitality is not just the responsibility of those who welcome congregations into church or serve refreshments after the service. Nor is it reserved for those who receive hospitality as a spiritual gift.
We are all called to extend hospitality to those around us.
Biblical hospitality is both action and affection. It is receiving and serving others with our hands and our hearts, inviting them into the family of God. With open doors and open hearts, we can welcome others into a space where they are seen, where they are loved and where they are valued. Into a space where they can meet with Jesus and discover the fullness of life as God intended.
As followers of Jesus, we are to extend that invitation to everyone; to those we know and those we don’t, to those who are like us and those who are not.
In this eight day series, we take a closer look at examples and stories of hospitality found in the Bible and make time reflect on how we can practice hospitality well with our own lives.
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