Out of the
mouth of babes!!!
A few days ago I went to visit my cousin for
the afternoon. I knocked on the door, she invited me inside, and I stepped into
the entry area. I had stood there for barely a few seconds when around the
corner sprang the cutest, most joyful little girl; it was my cousin’s two year
old daughter. She had her sweater dress on, a bow in her blonde hair, and
chubby bare feet. She wore the biggest and happiest smile, from ear to ear; her
eyes big and bright. She bounded right up to me and as she approached, she loudly
and gleefully proclaimed, “I’m so glad
you came!” She then snuggled close to my leg and I grabbed her up in my
arms for a sweet embrace. It was the most delightful welcome, filled with
joyful sincerity. Her greeting held such warmth and invitation. My cousin and I
looked at each other, surprised and tickled by her words. This precious two
year has the genuine gift of hospitality. She was a “faithful (little) steward
of God’s grace” (and love) toward me as I entered her home that day. I’m tempted to begin greeting my guests this
way. I can’t imagine that anyone wouldn’t enjoy such a loving reception the way
I did; surprised by a delightful welcome.
1 Peter 4:9-11, 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have
received to serve others, as
faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who
speaks the very words of God. If
anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the
power for ever and ever. Amen.
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