Theme: The power of hospitality (food)
Reference: We ought to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth. 1 John 1:8
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I have come to discover something and I consider it to be most proficient thing to do in life, never to neglect the power of hospitality when I read Heb. 13:2 where the bible says “do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares”.
There’s power in food, I want to share something with you which you can try it out and see it efficiency, if you want to get the secret of a family a village or a strong person, or get something of a great value from someone or God or deity, give him or such a fellow a good delicacy I tell you it works great wonders.
Examples:
1. Lot gain favor to escape the looming doom which befall Sodom and Gomorrah because of the simple act of hospitality. Gen. 19.
2. Before the incident that happen in verse 19 of Gen. the simple of act of hospitality from our Father – Abraham in Gen. 18; brought about the “leakage of secret of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah” and the good news of the son “Isaac”.
3. Shunemmite woman story of barrenness break at just that act of hospitality to prophet Elisha. 2 Kings 4:8-17.
Importance of Hospitality
The importance of showing hospitality to other can never be over – emphasize as it does a lot of good. From the examples above-mentioned “hospitality” of great importance.
A. It makes room or way of escape for you in time of trouble or danger.
B. It brings about a good reputation.
C. It opens you up new channel of blessings for you.
Conclusion.
Do not underestimate the power of hospitality it does a lot of wonders, remember the bible say “if you offer a cup of cold water for my sake says the lord that shall not go unrewarded”. I want to encourage you to continue if you have been doing it and may be because of the what people maybe saying that you are slacking I want to commend you not to but continue because the reward “hospitality” are enormous both on earth and life thereafter.
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