The Gospel Comes with a House Key
The Jesus Paradox (1|5)
The Vitality of Hospitality
• March 5, 2009, Fairfax, Virginia
Pages 21-26 (END READING AT: We need grace. Contagious grace.)
Psalm 51:5-6 (NIV) Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place.
Galatians 6:10 (NIV) Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
1 Peter 2:17 (NIV) Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.
“I know I can’t save anyone. Jesus alone saves, and all I do is show up. Show up we must”.
What is your response to this statement?
Freed from the burden to save anyone, think of ways that you can simply “show up” for others in your particular season of life.
Pause and pray - Ask Jesus if there is a particular person you should show up for and how.