In Acts Chapter 21 – we read at 4 times about hospitality given to Paul and his friends: in vv.4,7-8 and v.16.
In the Bible, there weren’t a bunch of hotels to stay when you visited other people – Paul and his friends needed a safe place, some food, a place to rest and sleep – these Bible verses say that is what happened!
Hospitality begins with receiving people in your home, greeting them and welcoming them.

Romans 12:13 says, “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”

And when we welcome and share with others, the Bible says we are to have a good attitude:
1 Peter 4:10 says, “Be hospitable to one another without complaining. As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”

• Maybe there are some friends you could have over for lunch? Or maybe just afternoon milk and cookies?
• Before people come over maybe you can help clean the house, put toys and books put away, make your bed
• You can practice good manners and be polite
• When friends come over to play, you can share your toys with them.
• You can even help mom or dad make some of the food, decorate and set the table, serve drinks for the meal or help clear the table after eating

Hebrews 13:2 says, “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers.”

Maybe when you see a new child coming to church, you could show them where to find the children’s bulletins and the crayons.

Welcoming someone and sharing what you have is a sign of friendship, it involves showing fruits of the spirit like love and kindness and goodness.

When we practice hospitality we show that we love others and that we love Jesus!

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Faith Presbyterian Church ARP meets in Merritt Island, Florida and is a member of the Associate Reformed Synod.

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Pastor Chad Sadorf serves as Director of Congregational Care at Faith Presbyterian Church on Merritt Island, FL. Born in Lubbock, Texas. Chad has lived most of his life in Florida. A Graduate of USF in Tampa and Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando. He has in pastoral ministry since 1993, serving churches in Georgia and Florida. He loves astronomy, history, old books and anything made of dark chocolate.
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