Thursday, July 26, 2018

Thursday Devotional - Hate, Honor and Hospitality


Yes, we’re to do all three! As Paul says, they’re part of having sincere love serving the Lord and sharing with His people.
Romans 12:9-13     Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

I certainly don’t do all of this all of the time. I can’t even say I hate, honor and show hospitality each week, but I did this past week. I hated a lie I overheard, we honored my Dad for his 65th birthday, and we hosted people in our home three different times. James even asked to have another family over for dinner on Tuesday, but I was fixing a new vegan recipe and wasn’t sure how it would taste or if it would be ready in time.  

When have you and I not hated what was evil, including our own sin?
Who will you and I honor, faithfully pray for or show hospitality to this week in service to the Lord?

Paul sets out some high expectations.
Which one jumps out at you to focus on this week?

Alice

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