“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” 1 Peter 4:9

This month we are focusing on Biblical hospitality. What is it? What does it look like? Last week’s post focused on the calling we all have as Christians to practice hospitality and how it differs from how the world may view it.

Today, I want to explore the question-what if hospitality isn’t my gift?

The Bible teaches that we are all called to be hospitable, however some people seem to be especially gifted in that area. For some, cooking a delicious meal seems to come naturally. For others, they love having people in their home. Some enjoy decorating their home, making it cozy and comfortable for guests. While for others, hospitality does not come naturally. The book of 1 Peter interestingly tells the Christians to practice hospitality without grumbling. That implies that hospitality does not come as a joy to everyone.

It’s true that hospitality is a lot of work. Most of us don’t live in huge mansions where we can host masses of people. In fact, maybe there is some embarrassment about where you live or the condition of your home. And what if you aren’t the best at cooking? Yet, the size of one’s home, their decorating skill or even their ability to cook an unburned dinner wasn’t a factor in whether a person should practice hospitality in Scripture. We are simply told to do it.

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