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FRIDAY • MARCH 6Hebrews 13:2 (NLT)The Gift of Hospitality“Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who havedone this have entertained angels without realizing it!”Patricia and I enjoy practicing hospitality. We realize that our Guest,the Beloved, dwells always within and fills every fiber of our being.While we may not anticipate unexpected difficulty or disappointment, wecan still attend to the ways of hospitality.In the ancient world, strangers and visitors at your door were treatedwith the utmost respect. It was believed the gods made their visits posingas strangers. The ability to greet them in a good way with a smile in allcircumstances requires us to observe the first of the ancient traditions—the gift of hospitality.A good host simply will not ignore the presence of an honoredguest in the home but wants to visit and to take care of their every need.Hospitality requires that you don’t stay busy with the normal householdduties, ignoring the presence of your guest. When duties actually dorequire your attention, we joyfully adapt to accommodate the guest in ourhome.When was the last time you entertained visitors in your house? Didyou observe the ritual of hospitality? If you did, congratulate yourself forbeing a good host. If you didn’t, resolve that the next time you open yourdoor to another, you will be more mindful of your guest.Father, we thank You for the gift of hospitality and pray that You alwayshelp us to keep our home and hearts open to unexpected guests that Youmay send our way. We pray we will always be ready in our hearts toserve. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.Rev. Will Main (Sioux)Lawrence, Kansas22