Women who participated in a survey gave these definitions of hospitality...they are worthy of reading. But, don't just read them...allow God to work in your heart to examine yourself and see what is holding you back from practicing hospitality. Repent and move forward to allow God to use you in this area.
A love of strangers, a willingness and a desire to meet any need of those whom the Lord brings into our lives.- Melissa Barnes
Opening up and sharing our lives with other people...we tend to think of hospitality as planning and executing an event or dinner party...while these activities fall within the realm of hospitality, they can not define it.-Bonnie Bishop
Being helpful and generous to others. It extends beyond the confines of the home.-Lynn Cathy
A welcoming spirit to open your home and share what the Lord has given you with anyone He brings our way: friends,family, neighbors, or someone you just met.-Lisa-Ann Chun
Meeting the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of our guests in an atmosphere of warmth and love.-Sue Edwards
Defined by servanthood, striving to do for others, causing them to feel welcomed, wanted, and worthwhile...The ultimate goal of Christian hospitailty is furthering the kingdom of God...in other words, will my behaviors encourage others to know Christ?-Debby Lennick
Showing love to strangers; welcoming people into a dwelling place with love and grace for the purpose of demonstrating Christ's love to them.-Connie Naresh
Demonstrating hospitality is one practical method for demonstrating our love for both God and others.
Romans 12:13 "Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality."
1 Timothy 5:10 "...and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work."
1 Peter 4:9 "Show hospitality to one another without grumbling."
