Pensamientos sobre el Verso de Hoy
¿Con cuanto calor humano das la bienvenida a los que visitan tu iglesia? ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que invitaste a alguien nuevo de tu congregación a tu casa para cenar? Mientras algunos tienen como don la hospitalidad, todos debemos ser gente que reciben a los "nuevos" con los brazos y corazones abiertos. ¿Por qué no hacer un compromiso con uno mismo para conocer y dar una bienvenida cálida a un visitante cada semana? En un mundo frío e impersonal, podemos hacer una diferencia grande en la vida de los que están buscando un refugio en la gracia de Jesús y su gente.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
What do you do to welcome new neighbors into your neighborhood or apartment complex?
How warmly do you personally welcome visitors at your church gatherings or in your Bible study group?
When was the last time you invited someone new from your congregation over for dinner or included them in a gathering of your Christian friends?
While some have the gift of hospitality, all of us need to be warm and open to folks we don't know who have joined us for Christian worship, ministry, fellowship, or moved into our neighborhood and need new friends. Why not make a commitment to meet and welcome one new person each week? In a cold, impersonal world, we can make a huge difference in the lives of those seeking the shelter and grace of Jesus and his people. Our worship without hospitality is not authentic worship (Hebrews 12:28-29, 13:15-16).
Mi oración
Padre, ayúdame a mí y a mi congregación para poder abrirnos, dando la bienvenida a los que nos visitan o que son nuevos entre nosotros. Utilízanos para compartir tu gracia y hospitalidad. En el nombre de Jesús, Amén.
My Prayer...
Father, please help me, and please help the fellowship of believers with whom I share my life so that we will all be more open and welcoming to others in our congregation and our daily lives. Help us love, include, and bless new people, those visiting, and those inquiring about Jesus and faith. Please use us to share your grace and provide them a Christian home and friendship. In Jesus' name and for others to know his grace, I pray this. Amen.
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