The Downcast

Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2

What do you do when you are out in a McDonalds or a Starbucks and a person who is not begging but appears forlorn and downcast is sitting across from you? Most people would feel super uncomfortable. I know I do but I also know that little voice inside my head is speaking to me “be kind”.

You are not to do it to be showy but because God is speaking to you and wants you to. When you are kind by say buying a hamburger, cup of coffee, or whatever, you never know about the impact you will have on others in the restaurant.

Like the verse for today says, you never know if you are entertaining an angel. I am serious. So who do you need to be kind to today?

PRAYER: Father keep my eyes open to the needs of those whose path I cross. Help me to be kind when that little voice speaks to me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Angels At My Table

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unaware.Hebrews 13:2

My husband and I were at a state park for Thanksgiving meal with lots of others. After about a 45 minute wait our name was called. The seating hostess asked if we minded letting a local man by himself sit with us. She said "you don't have to" but we said "yes".

This turned into a huge blessing not only for us but I am sure for him as well. We could have said "no we want to be alone" but God, I feel, ordained this meet up. Sometimes you miss a huge blessing when you avoid helping others. As this verse for today indicates you never know when the person could be an angel in disguise.

Every believer is called to love others. Love takes action other than just words. Love sometimes is sacrifice of your own comforts and your own desires. It is easy during Christmas season to 'be nice' but how about doing this the other 11 months.

PRAYER: I pray for divine connections Lord and opportunities to share the love of Christ with those you have placed in my path. In Jesus' name. Amen.