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hospitality

Luke 10:38
"Now it came to pass, as they went, that He entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received Him into her house."

This week we are focused on "hospitality." It's what GOD expects of us. Yesterday we read from the letter to the Hebrews, to begin thinking about what the Disciples thought about hospitality. "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." 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!

Today we flip to the Gospel of Luke to learn what Jesus thinks of "hospitality." We need to appreciate that in modern times we think of "hospitality" as a service provided in restaurants and hotels. In biblical times, "hospitality" was entertaining and serving guests in YOUR HOME. Hospitality would include washing the feet of your guests. Providing them shade from the sun. Indulging them with food and refreshments. These standards lasted for many generations.

Jesus has arrived at Martha's house, and she is ready to show Him her BEST hospitality. They are friends, and it is a little like a reunion. Everyone is very happy and excited to be together. Emotions and expectations are running HIGH...
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