3 John 6-8 "They have told the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. It was for the sake of the Name that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans. We ought therefore to show hospitality to such men so that we may work together for the truth."
Lord, if anyone ever speaks of me to somone else, I want them to be able to always tell nothing except for my love for them and You in the truth. We all would do well to send visitors and strangers, who are brothers, on their way in a manner worthy of You. How I treat others reflects how I would treat You, as You live within them.
Itinerate missionaries, pastors, and evangelists need our assistance, and are worthy of our help through prayer, monetary support, and our hospitality when in our area. Yes, hospitality has a cost: dirty laundry, extra meals and dirty dishes, and expence, but what the giver and receiver gain from it is well worth the sacrifice! Lord, help me to live up to my aspirations for Your glory and Yours alone.
These men went our for the sake of the Name, but You do not tell us from where. You tell us that they received no help from the pagans. If they were in the area of the persecuted church, they were among serious idol worshippers or unbelieving Jews who would see them as heretics to their religion and would certainly not help at all. With the state of our society, even here in the USA, we would not really expect pagans to help either. This gives all the more reason why we Christ Followers need to step up.
Lord, team work is what this brotherhood is all about. We are Family under the Father. You have given each and every Family member gifts and expect us to use them for Your glory. Not all have been given the "gift" of hospitality and helps, but You require ALL to give hospitality in whatever way they can. Lord, empower us to help in any way we can.
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