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entertaining angels

Hebrews 13:2 
"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."

Last week we focused on Jesus and His Disciples feeding the five thousand. With the help of a young man supplying them with five loaves and two fishes. Our miracle workers retreated by boat. In the morning, the multitude found them AGAIN! They were looking to Jesus for more FREE food! When Jesus educated them, they asked what they needed to do? Jesus emphasizes that the most important "work" is to BELIEVE IN HIM as the one sent by God!

To this day, there are many among us who wish Jesus had given out marching orders. A list that has "A, B, and C." outlines exactly what to do. "BELIEVE IN HIM." Leaves room for interpretation and requires some thinking and responsibilities from the believers. Now, we need to pay attention to His teachings and discern what Jesus would want.

This week we will dive into the subject of what Jesus wants us to do. For the lack of a better word, let's call it "hospitality." And, we turn to the letter to the Hebrews, chapter thirteen verse two, to begin thinking about what the Disciples thought about hospitality. "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."

We can read this to mean that actual angels may appear in human form, as seen in the event of Abraham entertaining angels without knowing their true identity. Or, we can read the term "angel" in this context as referring to human messengers of God. Such as pastors, missionaries, or other individuals who carry God's message.

In either interpretation, we must know that showing hospitality to strangers is a way of demonstrating love and care for others. Clearly, we must treat others with kindness and respect, as one might do when interacting with divine beings!
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