“So Helpful”

Bible in a Year:

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

The caller to the Christian radio station said that his wife was coming home from the hospital following surgery. Then he shared something that spoke deeply to my heart: “Everyone in our church family has been so helpful in taking care of us during this time.”

When I heard this simple statement, it reminded me of the value and necessity of Christian hospitality and care. I began to think that the love and support of fellow believers for one another is one of the greatest ways to demonstrate the life-changing power of the gospel.

In First Peter, the apostle was writing a letter to be circulated among the first-century churches in what’s now the country of Turkey. In that letter, he compelled his readers to do something that his friend Paul wrote about in Romans 12:13: “Practice hospitality.” Peter said, “Love each other deeply . . . offer hospitality,” and he told them to use the gifts God gave them to “serve others” (1 Peter 4:8–10). These are clear directions to all believers in Jesus for how we’re to treat fellow believers.

All of us know people like that caller’s wife—those who need someone to come alongside and show concern and Christlike love. In God’s strength, may we be among the ones who are noted for being “so helpful.”

Reflect & Pray

What has God equipped you to do for those in need? How has God revealed His own hospitable nature?

Loving God, help me to look around for people who need an encouraging word or action from me. Then help me offer hospitality to them.

2 posted on 03/31/2021 6:01:52 PM PDT by The Mayor (I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

3 posted on 03/31/2021 6:04:38 PM PDT by left that other site (If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. (Isaiah 7:9))

To: Kathy in Alaska; Old Sarge

Old Sarge has been missing for awhile.

I’ve sent him FReepmail and nothing.

4 posted on 03/31/2021 6:05:15 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)

To: Kathy in Alaska

WOO-HOO, thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops, Kathy!

5 posted on 03/31/2021 6:05:21 PM PDT by PROCON (Our rights do not come from government, therefore they cannot take them away.)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Sent to my Marine neighbor

10 posted on 03/31/2021 6:17:56 PM PDT by larryjohnson (FReepersonaltrainer)

To: Kathy in Alaska

27 degrees tonight then above freezing for a week with 60’s coming. It is light out later now because of the time change. My body is so confused.

12 posted on 03/31/2021 6:24:47 PM PDT by mountainlion (Live well for those that did not make it back.)

To: Kathy in Alaska; luvie; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; beachn4fun; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; ...

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

16 posted on 03/31/2021 7:24:49 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Howdy, Kathy.

Happy Hump Day, I hope. :-)

19 posted on 03/31/2021 7:38:16 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Evening, Kathy! Such beauties — the dogs of war!

21 posted on 03/31/2021 7:55:58 PM PDT by MoochPooch (I'm a compassionate cynic.)

To: Kathy in Alaska; y'all; laurenmarlowe; MS.BEHAVIN; mylife; NYTexan; TASMANIANRED; SandRat; ...

Remembering Our Troops
& Keeping Them In Our Prayers...

29 posted on 03/31/2021 8:16:51 PM PDT by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American)

To: Kathy in Alaska; luvie; radu; beachn4fun; All

A very pleasant good Thursday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

How's everyone doing this morning?

45 posted on 04/01/2021 12:05:57 AM PDT by E.G.C.

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