Hospitality: friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors or strangers. The Bible instructs in Romans 12:9-13 NIV — Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

There is an entire industry devoted to hospitality. Colleges offer hospitality degrees. My favorite vacation spot, Disney World, has perfected the business of hospitality. So how do you and I individually obey this command to practice hospitality? As you worship today, ponder and brainstorm what hospitality means to you. Think about hospitality through the lens of Christianity. This week we will explore different avenues to practice hospitality.

Let’s pray. Dear God, fill my mind with ways You would have me practice hospitality. Guide and direct my thoughts so I may be able to receive Your message for me this week. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.