Hospitality

Some people have the wonderful gift of hospitality. Then there are those of us who do not have that gift. However does that mean those that are not gifted in this department need to forget about it, leave it to waste, lock it up and sink it to the bottom of the ocean? No, the Bible commands us to be hospitable. In 1 Peter 4:8-10 “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” Now that we know God wants us to show hospitality. How do we go about doing that? Well here are some different ideas on how to become a great hostess. A few ideas for having guest would be to have some level of privacy, Bathrobe, slipper socks, Extra quilt, blanket, pillows, Nightlights, flashlights, Sample toiletries, paper cups, and Reading material. Some of these are not very necessary but it is always a good idea to have these on hand, just in case. Now having family as guest adds a new twist to it, you got to please your relatives. To add to the list previously mentioned would be to plan every meal-prepare ahead of time, don’t do it all, have a plan, and plan for down time. You want to spend time with your guest. So make sure you plan ahead and clean. Your guest don’t want to think you live in a pig pen or live in it themselves when they are visiting. Most importantly encourage them in the Lord and show them His love through your life. Happy Hostessing.