HEAR the Word Wednesday – May 20, 2009
“Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.”
Hebrews 13:1-2
I am continually amazed by the way God uses His people to speak truth into the lives of others. And while I have been so immensely fortunate to be poured into by those around me, it is not enough to just soak that in – but I must remember to let God’s blessings that have so abundantly poured down on me, overflow to all those I come in contact with, and especially strangers.
Jesus wasn’t the type to only hang around with His friends – keeping all the wisdom given Him by God to Himself. Quite the contrary! While Jesus did have his closest friends in His disciples, He went and loved, without reservation, all those He met. What are we saying to a stranger if we rush by them without even acknowledging their presence? Whether we are trying to or not, their is a chance they could feel invalued. And while they may be just a stranger to you, they could in fact be an angel to someone else, and at the very least (or more rightly stated, the very most) they are God’s children, made in His image, deserving of all grace as their ransom has already been paid.
So, smile to that stranger. Show them God’s love in any and all ways you can. Who knows, you may be entertaining angels without even knowing it!
Blessings,
Claudia
