What is hospitality?

Hebrews 13:2 says, Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

Hospitality is welcoming people into your home (or church) and making them feel comfortable. Being nice to people (and sometimes that may mean being kind when they are not kind to you).

In February, our hospitality ministry began studying the book, The Purpose Driven Life. We started with Day One, which explains that is it not about you. God created us for a specific purpose and no matter what happens in our lives, it is not about us. When someone is cruel to you, it is not about you. When someone intentionally hurts you, it is not about you. When you are lied on, it is not about you. When people use you, it is not about you. Again, IT IS NOT ABOUT YOU.

Remember:
1 - You were created by God for God (Romans 8:6)
2 - God is always in control (of EVERY situation)(Job 12:10)
3 - We must sacrifice ourselves daily (Matthew 16:25)
4 - We need God's wisdom (1 Corinthians 2:7)
5 - You need insight into your purpose (Ephesians 1:11)

Question to ponder from the book:
In spite of all the advertising around me, how can I remind myself that life is really about living for God, not myself?

Remember, It's NOT about you.