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January 18, 2008
The Hospitality Manager
READ: Romans 12:9-21
Love
9Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to
what is good. 10Be devoted to one another in brotherly
love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11Never be
lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,
serving the Lord. 12Be joyful in hope, patient in
affliction, faithful in prayer. 13Share with God's
people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not
curse. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with
those who mourn. 16Live in harmony with one another.
Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with
people of low position.[a] Do not be conceited.
17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do
what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18If it is
possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace
with everyone. 19Do not take revenge, my friends, but
leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is
mine to avenge; I will repay,"[b]says the Lord. 20On
the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his
head."[c] 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome
evil with good.
Footnotes:
a. Romans 12:16 Or willing to do menial work
b. Romans 12:19 Deut. 32:35
c. Romans 12:20 Prov. 25:21,22
Distributing to the needs of the saints, given to
hospitality. —Romans 12:13
Victoria's family refers to her as the "hospitality
manager" of their home. She lives in Singapore with
her daughter and son-in-law. He is the RBC Ministries
international director, and they often have visitors.
Victoria stays busy as a volunteer in the RBC office
on that island nation, but her primary ministry is the
gift of caring and hospitality. She makes their
visitors feel welcome, loved, and cared for in their
home.
The word hospitality means "love of strangers," and
this is precisely what the apostle Paul was calling us
to in Romans 12. In the midst of the practical
challenges to believers about our relationship with
God and one another, Paul said that we are to be
"distributing to the needs of the saints, given to
hospitality" (v.13). This may call us outside our
comfort zone to show love and care to those the Lord
brings across our path. Hebrews 13:2 adds this
intriguing thought about hospitality: "Do not forget
to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have
unwittingly entertained angels."
Often overlooked and sometimes unappreciated, the
ministry of the "hospitality manager" is a great gift,
and it brings with it the added possibility of
surprising blessings along the way! —Bill Crowder
My heart is filled, dear Lord, with love,
So let it show in words and deeds;
And help me share, in all my ways,
The overflow for others' needs. —Hess
To stretch your soul, reach out with Jesus' love.
For similar resources, search these topics:
Ministry and Outreach > Spiritual Gifts > Hospitality
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