Faithful In
Prayer
For
by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more
highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in
accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. Just as each of us has
one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same
function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs
to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If
a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it
is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is
encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs
of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern
diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above
yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving
the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful
in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Romans 12:3-13
Your expression of love for our Lord goes much further than just
being a gracious host or opening your home to guests.
We have to reach out to those we meet on our way through life –
people who may be estranged from their culture, country, friends, family or
even God.
Whether we inhabit a home, a college dorm, a prison cell, or a
military barracks, we can welcome others as a way of showing our love for them
and for Christ. Hospitality is making room for people in need.
Hospitality can fill the emptiness of a
lonely heart.
Our Daily Bread –