Hospitality is Holy Work

At Christmas, gathering feels extra meaningful.

The Bible has a word for it: hospitality.

From the very beginning of Scripture to the life of Jesus and the early church, hospitality shows up as holy work.

Hospitality is not about entertaining. It’s about making room.

God is clear about His heart for hospitality.

“The stranger who dwells with you shall be to you as one born among you, and you shall love him as yourself.” Leviticus 19:34

Hospitality means love of the stranger.

Not perfection. Not polish.

Presence.

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Hebrews 13:2

You never know what God might do around your table.

Sometimes the holiest thing you can do is open your door, make room, love the stranger.

Welcome people as they are.

“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” Romans 12:13

Hospitality is something we choose on purpose.

Jesus Christ lived this beautifully. He gathered people. He ate with them. He welcomed the ones on the margins.

Jesus made hospitality deeply personal. “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35

When we welcome others, we welcome Him.

In a season of loneliness, hospitality becomes a lifeline.

This Christmas, your table doesn’t need to be fancy, it just needs to be open.