Holy Hospitality

We are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves 
because you have become very dear to us.                   1 Thessalonians 2:8

The Hospitality of Abraham

In this letter, we can sense Paul's affection for the people at Thessalonica.  

This fondness stems from two things: their receptiveness to the gospel and the warmth of the welcome they extended to Paul. 

Which makes me wonder:  how welcoming are we of the stranger? 

And what if the strangers started proclaiming the Gospel in ways that were not our norm? 

Would we shy away from those visitors? Ignore them? 

This Sunday, we will be reminded of the greatest of the two greatest commandments; 

the two on which hang all the law and the prophets: Love God and Love our Neighbors. 

Even those who do things differently. 

The Gospels demand Holy Hospitality. 

How are we doing?