It is always a good idea to make strangers feel welcome whenever we meet someone. The Bible points out many times that this is the right thing to do. Not only is it right, but it comes back and we are rewarded in many ways!
“Anyone who receives you receives me, and anyone who receives me receives the Father who sent me. 41 If you receive a prophet as one who speaks for God, you will be given the same reward as a prophet. And if you receive righteous people because of their righteousness, you will be given a reward like theirs. 42 And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.”Matthew 10:40-42
Helping friends who are in need and have nowhere to turn for help through difficult times is an opportunity to welcome them into our home for comfort.
But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; Titus 1:8
People who welcome others in many situations will gain new respect for the good they do. Have you ever known someone who gave up their time to help others and never expected anything in return? They are truly a blessing and admired for their good deeds.
She must be well respected by everyone because of the good she has done. Has she brought up her children well? Has she been kind to strangers and served other believers humbly? Has she helped those who are in trouble? Has she always been ready to do good? 1 Timothy 5:10
Anytime I feel that I have enough to do and there is no extra time to help or make someone feel welcome, I need to stop and focus on this verse.
Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! Hebrews 13:2
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