When
US airspace was closed after the September 11, 2001 attacks, planes had
to land at the closest airport available. Nearly 40 planes landed in
Gander, Newfoundland (literally). Suddenly this small Canadian community
almost doubled in size when thousands of frightened passengers arrived.
People opened their homes and officials converted high schools, lodges,
churches and meeting halls into places to stay.
Stranded passengers were overwhelmed with neighborly generosity and kindness. The people of Gander showed the kind of love described in Hebrews 13. 'Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.'
This prolly is referring to Abraham when he entertained three men who came to tell him that he would soon have a son (Gen 18:1-16). Two of the 'men' were angels, and one was the angel of the Lord.
I believe that among the Jews, Abraham was regarded as outstanding for his hospitality as he was for his other virtues.
A true son of Abraham must be hospitable too! God calls believers to show their love and gratefulness for Him in their good works of hospitality and compassion.
How will you answer His call today? How many lives shall you touch today? How many neighbors will pass your way?
You can bless so many and help so much, if you meet each one with a Christ-like touch!
Be kind to one another :-)
- Unknown -
Stranded passengers were overwhelmed with neighborly generosity and kindness. The people of Gander showed the kind of love described in Hebrews 13. 'Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.'
This prolly is referring to Abraham when he entertained three men who came to tell him that he would soon have a son (Gen 18:1-16). Two of the 'men' were angels, and one was the angel of the Lord.
I believe that among the Jews, Abraham was regarded as outstanding for his hospitality as he was for his other virtues.
A true son of Abraham must be hospitable too! God calls believers to show their love and gratefulness for Him in their good works of hospitality and compassion.
How will you answer His call today? How many lives shall you touch today? How many neighbors will pass your way?
You can bless so many and help so much, if you meet each one with a Christ-like touch!
Be kind to one another :-)
- Unknown -
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