Titus 1
Pastor Tina Wehner
As the first meeting of our fall Community Group approached, the “to-do” list had much of our attention. Cleaning house, preparing food, planning the agenda…all of these things were necessary to get ready for guests in our home.
We know some of these individuals, while others are relatively new to us. It’s all worth it, because we anxiously anticipate great things from our time of fellowship, study and serving.
In the book of Titus, we are encouraged to be hospitable. Different Bible translations of Titus 1:8 tell us to “be hospitable” (NIV), “be hospitable (loving and a friend to believers, especially to strangers and foreigners)” (Amplified Bible), “enjoy having guests in his (your) home” (NLT), “welcome people” (The Message)…you get the idea.
It’s interesting that hospitality is often referenced as a spiritual gift in relation to the gift of serving. However, when you seek out the word “hospitality” in scripture, it is inferred as something to be practiced, i.e. “Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling” (1 Peter 4:9), “Practice hospitality.” (Romans 12:13b) and “We ought therefore to show hospitality to such men so that we may work together for the truth.” (3 John 8).
Practicing hospitality brings blessing to others, and to us! Let’s go out and express the love of Christ as we practice hospitality.
Pastor Tina’s predominant “D/I” personality blend compliments her development of Grace Covenant Church’s Community Groups, since she is a strong “doer” and motivated by opportunities to accomplish great tasks through many people.
