Everything we see around us tells us that we need to take care of number one. We are told not to be taken in by takers. We are told that we are not to let people drain us. To a certain extent all this is true. We do need to be careful about the stewardship of our times and resources.
Sometimes though this takes on an ugly side. Sometimes we can get the notion that we are never to let anyone take advantage of us we become selfish with what we have.
God’s word is different though. As we learn to meet the needs of the saints and as we learn to be open and hospitable we take risks. We might be taken advantage of. We might get hurt. We might get ‘ripped off.’ We may even been seen as that dreaded doormat.
True, that might happen. God says though that we are to use what we have to meet others needs. We need to open our homes and hearts to receive people is. People need to know that they have a place with us when they need it.
That’s what Jesus would do and in the end it will be worth the risk as others see Jesus in our lives.
Others, Lord, yes others. Let this my motto be - that I might live for others so I may live like Thee.
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