In Hebrews 13:2 the
Bible tells us not to be forgetful to entertain strangers for thereby
some have entertained angels unaware. As said earlier Abraham was always
looking for opportunities to be blessed. He knew the secrets, he obeyed
God, allowed others first before him and above all he saw God in every
situation.
That was what happened in Genesis 18. During the heat
of one of those days, Abraham sat at the tent door. All of a sudden he
saw three men. Without losing a moment he swung into action by making
them to feel at home.
He ran to meet them. He bowed himself to the
ground and said, "Let a little water be fetched and wash your feet and
rest yourself under the tree. And I will fetch a morsel of bread and
comfort ye your hearts after that ye shall pass on."
Active
Christians should know that the story didn't end there: "Abraham then
hastened into the tent unto Sarah and said, Make ready quickly three
measures of fine meal, knead it and make cakes upon the hearth. And
Abraham ran unto the herd and fetched a calf tender and good and gave it
unto a young man he hastened to dress it. And he took butter, and milk
and calf which he had dressed and set it before them and he stood by
them under the tree and they did heat." (Genesis 18: 4-8).
It was
shortly afterward that God promised to bless Abraham with a son. Their
had time come. The long awaited promise was soon to be fulfilled. It was
at that moment that God revealed to Abraham what he was set to do with
Sodom and Gomorrah. This was what made Lot and her daughters to be
saved.
All about life is giving and sharing. The two greatest
commandments summarize it: Love God and love others. Jesus our great
teacher said it was better to do good to those that will not repay you.
Here is where the greater blessing is found in the Christian world.
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