Hospitality Field Trip Refreshes and Teaches

“To be hospitable means to be fond of guests. . .

Being hospitable, which the dictionary defines as
“given to generous and cordial reception of guests,”
is something Christians are commanded to do. . . “

Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
1 Peter 4:9 (New International Version)

Sunday morning in my small group we read and prayed through I Peter 4. Verse 9 speaks about hospitality. Yesterday afternoon, God arranged a field trip to illustrate (to me) what hospitality looks like. I was invited (along with three others) to share Sunday lunch with E and R.

E & R’s cordial reception and fond treatment of us refreshed my spirit and the generous, lovely meal refreshed my body. I was feeling so happy that at one point I burst out, “I love being spoiled.”

I bet you do too.

Lord, help me to be on the look out to offer hospitality more often. Help me to spoil others!

I want to do this. I even think about it. Unfortunately, I let things interfere with the carrying out of my plans.

Things that hinder me:
Too tired

Messy home
Too much to do
Procrastination

Didn’t think about it
Fear
Laziness
Didn’t plan my schedule well

What hinders you?
Most importantly, how have you overcome these?

Thanks E & R for allowing me to have a field trip to your home and for your great example.

GOAL: This week I want to have someone in my home so that they’ll leave refreshed. Since I don’t work for my b-i-l on Friday, I’ll invite someone over for that afternoon.