What If You Rub Shoulders With An Angel Today?
When strangers visit Abraham, he runs (not walks) to welcome them into his house. His hospitality is extraordinary and instructive:
One of the characteristics of the people of God will be their lavish hospitality to outsiders.
How can you show hospitality and kindness toward a stranger today?
And as the writer of Hebrews puts it (reflecting on this story of Abraham), you never know with whom you might come in contact:
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” [Hebrews 13:2]
P.S. Did you catch how the Lord appears to Abraham? “The Lord appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby.” (Genesis 18:1-2). It’s ONE LORD, but THREE PERSONS. Interesting….
Today’s Scripture
[Every weekday I write a brief commentary on that day’s reading in the Munger Bible Reading Plan. Join us and read along!]