The content explores the enduring significance of hospitality found in Matthew 10:40-42, extending from biblical narratives to modern challenges. Emphasizing hospitality’s role in discipleship, it encourages believers to embody kindness, genuine generosity, and faith, ultimately reflecting the transformative power of God’s love through their actions and interactions.
Tag Archives: Obedience
Haggai?
1. Now is the time to prioritize obedience to the Lord. The book of Haggai was written to a deeply discouraged people. The inhabitants, who had returned from Babylon to Judah, found life back home crushingly difficult. Rebuilding their homeland and their former lives while surrounded by enemies on all sides was proving far harderContinue reading “Haggai?”
Passing Forward
Reading: Numbers 20:22-29 Reflection: On Sunday our scriptures turn to the theme of God’s grace and God’s call. This is both an invitation to experience God’s grace for ourselves, and a challenge to be channels of that grace to others. In the light of this, today’s reading may seem out of place. The reference toContinue reading “Passing Forward”
Obedience Can Be Thrilling
Isaiah 50:4-10 Christians sometimes approach obedience as a way to avoid the negative consequences of disobedience. When this happens, obedience becomes a heavy burden. But God intended our walk of faith to be a thrilling adventure, motivated by our love for Jesus Christ and our desire to please Him. Obedience is about discovering more ofContinue reading “Obedience Can Be Thrilling”