Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. (Hebrews 13:1-2)
The passage above reminds me of the account of Abraham when he welcomed three strangers into his home and fed them richly (Genesis 18). Scripture tells us that those three men were in fact the LORD God and two angels (Genesis 18:1,16-17, 22 etc.). Abraham’s hospitality is eager full of compassion, unknowing at the time that he was serving heavenly host and the Creator of the world!
In our country today we have become hardened to this particular issue due to the dangers that are often present in our society. How often do we “show hospitality to strangers” as Abraham did?
Over the past two days, we have received such hospitality from Jemima and her family. She has welcomed us into her home, fed us with three large meals a day, and even provided transportation for us whenever we need it. She has gone out of her way to make her home our own! May the Lord soften our hearts to show such hospitality to others as she has done for us.
Today we were scheduled to have a meeting with the Nairobi district leaders, but that was postponed until the end of our stay. While this was disappointing, it did give us an opportunity to get a few things taken care of. In the morning Jemima loaned us her car and driver to run some needed errands. One of the first was a trip to the airport to see if Russ’s bags had arrived. Not yet....
In the afternoon Mike and I met with a man I have been corresponding with for several years and met with in person on my trip last year. He was in Nairobi, and was able to meet with us this afternoon. Jemima offered her home as a meeting location and even brought coffee and snack out for our guests when they arrived. What a host!
Tonight I am working on sorting through books which were sent over from members in the CLC to our overseas missions. Two boxes of books will be going to the seminary in Kisii, Kenya and a suitcase more will be headed to the seminary in Arusha, Tanzania. I have a bunch of Spokesmans as well which I will carry with me to distribute to those whom we may meet along the way. Our thanks to all the CLC members who have donated such books to be given the men in our foreign fields!
Tomorrow we have the long trip to Mombasa before us. We will be sad to leave the comfort of Jemima’s care, but there is much waiting for us to be accomplished. Thank you Jemima for your kind and caring hospitality!
In Him, Nathanael
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