Weekday Devotional - Week 7 Hospitality (Day 5) - Radical Hospitality

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Radical Hospitality

Scripture Reading: James 2:14-26; 1 John 3:16-24

Reflection:
How does faith move from words to action?

What is the definition of love in the passage from 1 John?

How do you put your love for Jesus into action in your everyday life?

In what ways can you crate a deeper sense of hospitality in your life?

Prayer:  Lord, it's a little scary to open up my life and welcome people I don't know.  Help me break through my fear and seek our opportunities to share your love and welcome.  Give me vision to see the stranger in need and the courage to meet the need.  Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 7 Hospitality (Day 4) - Households Believed

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Households Believed

Scripture Reading: Acts 16

Reflection:
Lydia's household believed and was baptized as well as the jailer's household.  What is the significance of the entire household believing and being baptized?

Why do we invite people over when something major happens?  What does this say about our natural instincts for hospitality?


Prayer:  Lord, thank you for the gifts of good food, family and friends.  Help me open my table and welcome others to celebrate their milestones and rejoice with them in their joy.  Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 7 Hospitality (Day 3) - Hospitality in the Church

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Hospitality in the Church

Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42-47, 21:1-5, 28:1-10; 3 John

Reflection:
How did the early church live out hospitality?

What does the way the early church welcomed others teach us about being the Church today?

How easy or difficult is it for you to receive help or kindness from others?  Why?


Prayer:  Lord, both me and the people in my church can get focused inward forget we have an obligation to the larger Church.  Help us to no be lone rangers, but to align ourselves with other churches for greater mission and purpose.  Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 7 Hospitality (Day 2) - Extending Invitations

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Extending Invitations

Scripture Reading: Luke 14:1-24, 24:13-36; Hebrews 13:1-3

Reflection:
How do God's values differ from society's when it comes to who should be invited to your home?

How are we influenced by society's values when it come to throwing parties?

How can we metaphorically lose our sight sometimes?

When have you entertained angels and didn't realize it?


Prayer:  Lord, help me open my table and offer kindness to those who pass by my life.  Show me how to extend your grace and mercy with acts of hospitality.  Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 7 Hospitality (Day 1) - Biblical Hospitality

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Biblical Hospitality

Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:31-46; 1 Peter 4:7-11

Reflection:
How would you describe a biblical understanding of hospitality?

How will Jesus' followers be held accountable?

How do you show hospitality in your own life?

In what ways can you be more intentional about welcoming strangers and care for those in need?


Prayer:  Lord, give me an understanding of your call to hospitality.  Help me care for others and look for you in the face of people who are in need.  Amen.

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