![]() ![]() My husband and I have lived in apartments, old houses, newer houses, tiny houses, and now an average house. Here are a few ways to show hospitality to others: People need people! This is a fact that will never change. Now is the time to revive the ministry of hospitality! This does not mean we have to bring back to the 90’s style of church potluck, the same way that Target has embraced the 90’s style in their new clothing line, but it does mean that we need to start making more space to love on others that are in our lives. We should not be reckless in our interactions, but we must not leave each other alone for too long! Isolation makes space for the enemy to steal so much from our lives. Loneliness, isolation, and fear wreak havoc on our emotional and physical well-being. During these trying times, It’s easy to forget that one way to protect each other is through closeness. Sadly, we are all living through a time in history where distance is encouraged. The same is true for every human ever created. The first thing in the Bible that God said was not good in all of creation was the fact that Adam was alone! He knew Adam needed companions, friends, and partners for life. Our sense of community and belonging only grows when we rub shoulders with others on a regular basis. Most of us don’t have the space in our lives for that much church anymore but we all still are in desperate need of the community. 1 Peter 4:9ĭo you remember the days of Sunday afternoon covered dish potluck meals? Or when going to church was a week-long event! You attended Sunday school, Sunday service, Sunday night church, Wednesday night church, and more! Today’s Bible Verse: Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. ![]() He will never leave us and is faithful to see us through.įind more by Debbie at Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Ĭheck out fantastic resources on Faith, Family, and Fun at Crosswalk.How to Show Hospitality without Grumbling ( 1 Peter 4:9) Intersecting Faith & Life: Do you sometimes struggle with feeling like you’ve been left all alone in your troubles? Choose to take courage today, reminding yourself of this truth: God promises peace in the midst of all we walk through. And that in Him, we will find freedom from worry, letting go of the stress that clings too tightly, the pressing needs of tomorrow, and struggles we battle today, and fully embrace His peace.įor He’s the Overcomer. Praying that His huge grace, wisdom, and strength cover us today. To offer care and show compassion in a world that is broken. And He has plans for you, for me, to make a difference in these days, in the life of another soul, for His purposes. But He calls us to follow Him, to be salt and light, and to walk in love. Jesus never called us to embrace the world and all it offers. He has won the victory, and through Christ, we too are more than conquerors. He will never abandon us in our trials or leave us to work it all out on our own. He reminds us that in spite of the struggles we will face in this life, we never walk alone, for He is with us. He reminds us that only in Him can true peace be found. These are important for us to hold onto today. These were some of the last words Jesus spoke to His disciples before his journey to the cross. Words that have such meaning, that hold such power still today. In the world you have tribulation (trouble, oppression, pressure, affliction), but take courage (be of good cheer, take heart), I have overcome (carried off the victory, conquered) the world.” John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace (security, safety, undisturbed, blessed state). He reminded them that they should not be surprised at the tension they would feel in an unbelieving world. He told them how they would soon be scattered, but that those who belong to Him would never be alone. He taught them about the power of praying in His name. They needed to hear His words of encouragement and Truth more than ever, for He knew the darkness of the hour still to come. In John 16 we find Jesus speaking to his disciples of events that would soon unfold. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 ![]() “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. Jesus’ Encouragement to Our Troubled World ![]()
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