HOSPITALITY, WITH JESUS!!! ACTS 16

As a little girl, I remembered hearing my Mother's and Aunts talking about having a group of entertainers stay at our home while they were in town!!! I didn't realize until later after they had lift that they had nowhere to stay because it was hard for Blacks to find places to stay even up north, this was in 50s!!! It was sooo much fun knowing they were in the I was somewhere around 5, 6, the women liked children and treated us sooo Lovingly!!! ACTS 16:11 From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day, we went on to Neapolis. 12 From there, we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district[a] of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.

13 On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. 14 One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. 15 When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. “If you consider me a believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.

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... Read moreIn Acts 16, we learn about the significance of hospitality in the early Christian community. Lydia, a successful businesswoman, exemplifies this virtue by welcoming Paul and his companions into her home after her heart is opened to their message. This invitation illustrates not just hospitality, but faith in action. Additionally, the passage reflects a time when societal barriers made it difficult for marginalized communities to find acceptance and shelter, echoing the struggles faced in the 1950s. The true essence of hospitality lies in offering kindness and support to those in need, reinforcing the call to serve others selflessly. As Christians, we are called to practice love and hospitality, providing a safe space for all. The prayer, 'Dear God, please show me how to serve others in love,' resonates deeply with this mission and challenges us to embody Christ's love daily. By reflecting on these teachings and connections, we can continue to cultivate a spirit of warmth and acceptance in our communities, inspired by the examples set forth in scripture.

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