"For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end you may be established; That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me." ~ Romans 1:11-12
This morning we traveled two hours south to a church fellowship meeting in Radford, Virginia. The teaching passage was in Hebrews 4 about the rest the people of God have available to them. Excellent message, and we enjoyed our time there.
However, the highlighted verses above in Romans also really stood out to me as the speaker was getting across the difference between regular hospitality and real spiritual hospitality. I'd like to practice the real kind...and enjoy the mutual building up of one another as we come together, wouldn't you?
Old passages...but new understanding.
After the morning service, the rest of the family went back home in the van, and I continued traveling south four more hours this afternoon in another vehicle headed to my sister's home. So...I'm writing this post from her computer in South Carolina (hence, no pictures).
This is the week Granny comes back to Virginia to live with us until the end of the year. I'll be here a couple of days to visit with my sister a bit before we pack up Granny's things and travel home.
Then later this week we're going to practice some real hospitality as we welcome our friend, Erich, home from Afghanistan and invite some families over to fellowship with him and give him a send-off back to Texas. We'll see if we can put into practice Romans 1:11-12!
~Deb
Have fun at Bet's house.
Interesting that you wrote about a church fellowship group_i was wondering if you had been to any groups lately.
How exciting that your friend Erich made it back from Afghanistan.Enjoy your get together with friends.
Posted by: Tammy | Monday, September 26, 2011 at 02:43 PM
Welcome back to Va., Granny! We missed you.
Posted by: Bobbi | Monday, September 26, 2011 at 05:49 PM
Looking forward to hearing what Granny's been up to lately. I know you'll be glad to have her back at your house but I'm sure your sister will miss her.
Hospitality is a command of Scripture that sadly gets too often ignored. Glad to see you enjoy being hospitable.
Victoria
Posted by: victoria | Monday, September 26, 2011 at 06:54 PM
Have a great time with your sister Deb! Tell Granny I'm looking forward to seeing her again -- if she can get her head around what I mean. :)
Posted by: Rose | Monday, September 26, 2011 at 06:55 PM
I hope your visit with your sister is wonderful. You and Granny will be in my prayers for a safe return home.
Posted by: Laura | Monday, September 26, 2011 at 10:29 PM
How nice, you get to visit with your sister and then have the company of your mother for a while again. Have a good time and safe travels.
Posted by: Connie | Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Enjoy your visit and safe travels on your return.
Posted by: Diane | Friday, September 30, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Hi Deb- I can't think of a family who could possible make someone feel more welcome than yours--
Granny must be so excited to be coming back to Va. I'm excited for you all. I am remembering our meeting about this time last year! That was so so special to me.
Have a safe trip home - you and Granny be careful!
Vicki
Posted by: Vicki | Friday, September 30, 2011 at 03:17 PM
Great scripture and reminder of how important fellowship is for us!! Thanks. Glad to know you were traveling through NC too....We have friends in Radford where the college is but he teaches at VT now...real pretty there...
Blessings, Kathy
Posted by: Kathryn Duke | Friday, September 30, 2011 at 04:48 PM
Oh Deb... from reading your blog and being blessed by your comments on mine... I'm guessing God's given you a heart for hospitality... and the spiritual kind for sure! Oh yes... and the food here has all been wonderful... I took some more photos today I'll share soon! Blessings to you....
Posted by: Karla Dornacher | Saturday, October 01, 2011 at 02:00 AM