#NUTSHELL – JANUARY 21st — NEIGHBORLY HOSPITALITY – Titus 1:5-9: Jonathan and Rosalind Goforth missionaries to China practiced evangelism by opening their home to the Chinese people. The Chinese were curious to see the interior of their home the Goforth’s opened their house for tours. Visitors came from miles around. Jonathan would give a brief presentation of the Gospel then Rosalind would speak with the women afterward. On one single day, more than 2,000 people showed up and during a particular five month period, some 25,000 people came to visit. Rosalind later said, “Some may think that receiving visitors is not real mission work, but I think it is. I put myself out to make friends with the people and God gives the harvest when I go to their village to share the gospel.” Jesus told a story about who is our neighbor in the parable of the Good Samaritan—a man stopped to take care of an injured traveler after two religious leaders had passed him by. We can summarize Jesus’ definition of “neighborly hospitality” this way; the person you offer mercy, help and kindness to is anyone who has a need that you are able to meet. The definition has nothing to do with them living next door. It only has to do with their need and your ability to be hospitable enough to use your home, your resources to meet the need. Few of us would invite 25,000 people to tour our home, but too many of us overlook the gift of hospitality. It’s a great blessing to use your home, family and table to meet people and supply needs. If it’s impossible to open your home, there are many other ways to be hospitable. Just remember that hospitality is one mark of a generous giving life. If you can think of one person with a need you have resources to be hospitable.
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:01:14 +0000
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