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NASB | Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to extend hospitality to strangers [especially among the family of believers--being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. [Gen 18:1-8; 19:1-3; Judg 6:11-24; 13:6-20] |
Bible Question:
There have been people who have seen only once in your life, beit in church, on the steet ... What is your reaction when you meet a stranger? Are you a good neighbor, or a priest or Levite? If you entertain them, what is your reaction when they do not appreciate your hospitality? I ask these questions, because I may have entertained an angel. But, when he didn't bother to clean the bathtub, I had a poor attitude. Steve |
Bible Answer: I don't have much experience entertaining angels, that I know of, but I do have some experience entertaining the Lord, Himself. If I may... One of the first times was when I was getting off work, about 2 a.m. I saw Him standing on a street corner so I invited Him out to tea and donuts. During the discussion I discovered He had no where to sleep for the night so He spent the night at our house and we gave him breakfast before sending Him on His way. I admit that He didn't clean up much after Himself, but it was kind of exciting to think that I was washing the Lord's dishes. Another time my wife and I were able to bring Him some groceries during a time when He had just made a career change and His budget was rather tight.The look on His face when He saw the food we had for Him, especially the strawberries, was priceless. Also... I was able to teach Him to drive. Now some may think that this would be a piece of cake, him being the Lord and all. But He had just come from the Ukraine and didn't speak much English, read even less, and when the policeman pulled Him over for changing lanes without signaling He just about lost it! His experience with police in the Ukraine wasn't a pleasant one. Another aspect about entertaining the Lord as opposed to entertaining angels is that when entertaining angels you are dependent upon their schedules as to when they may show up. But the opportunities for entertaining the Lord are almost everyday and almost endless. I know... but I'm not being facetious, I'm as serious as life. I know you have read it, but look at it again, Matt.25:31-40. And should the opportunity arise for you to entertain the Lord, let me give you a hint so you will recognize Him when you see Him. He doesn't look at all like those pictures we have of Him hanging in our churches. He might not look like what you expect Him to, but don't be fooled! It REALLY is Him. |