From Abraham to Lot, to the Shulimite woman who hosted Elisha, to Martha and Mary even to the leaders of congregations hospitality has been announced as part of everyday life.
Apart of a cultural norm. To not look only after your own but also the sojourner and the stranger, the poor and the broken. The widow and the fatherless.
The Kingdom of Heaven holds a banquet for these ones and invites them to participate in the festival of delight. The family of God. The tribe of Christ.
Unity in the body of Christ is found by the showing of love to those who are not your own.
It's easy to love those close to you but to love those that come and go from your life?
To love the stranger that stands in the line in the shopping mall?
To love the customer who is complaining about something you might have done wrong?
To love the neighbour that keeps you awake all night with the music ringing in your ears.
To love the person in the car that cuts you off or pulled in front of you.
This is easier said then done, it is more helpful to say then to just do without being asked.
It is the small things that create huge waves in other peoples lives.
Are you watching?
Are you looking for those small wonders?
Have you been touched by the heart of another? Blessed to be a blessing?
Does the industry of hospitality really make you feel refreshed? Comforted? Safe? Secure? Is it a Sanctuary? Do you feel like your feet are being washed?
How can we wash feet? Where can we make use of this habit in our daily lives?
Washing of the feet symbolises yes humility but also it is an opportunity of genuine worship.
Take the story of the sinful woman in scripture who poured out her life's possessions for the one found worthy.
The washing the feet can also be seen as friendship opening the door to express love and enjoyment.
