Hospitali-TEA

Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. (1 Peter 4:9, NIV)

I have a plethora of friends who have the gift of hospitality. Not only do they have this spiritual gift, but they use it often to bless others. They put it into practice as they share it with the Lord's people (Romans 12:13) and sometimes even strangers. (Hebrews 13:2)

With them it's not an option. Often for me, they even "tailor" their gift to my personal preferences.

"Would you like a cup of tea?" rolls off their tongues when I visit.

This day was no different as Ann, offered a warm cuppa for me as I walked in the door. Plus, it was a "new to me" tea---from Suttons of London. Probably a gift from Marika---it seems every "Martin" household has the same gift....like it's in their spiritual DNA. 

Tea and a chat---a great cuppa hospitali-TEA served on a chilly day.

Prac-TEA-cing Hospi-tali-TEA

Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. (Romans 12:13, NIV)

Some people just exude hospitable kindness. They make hospitality look easy, when I, for one, know it tain't always so,........easy that is.

Their door is alway open. One feels welcome. Breakfast. Lunch. (& Dinner)

There are even "pillow prizes"....and when a senile relative leaves their's behind, they bring it to her, without murmuring and disputing. (Philippians 2:14) No complaints ever. 

Service is taken seriously----whether it's to family, friends or strangers from the household of faith. All are treated royally. Isn't that what the "Good Book" teaches! They don't just know it----they practice it.

Always a cuppa hospitali-TEA is served, whether at the table or on the balcony--and they're not even cuppa consumers!

I  got to keep my cuppa!

"Hos-pi-tal-i-TEA"

......Practice hospitality. (Romans 12:13, NIV)

Within the realm of Christianity, believers are called to hospitality. 

• Show hospitality to strangers. (Hebrews 13:2) 
• Share with the Lord's people. (Romans 12:13)
• Include one's family. (1 Timothy 5:8)
• Don't forsake friends. (Proverbs 27:10)

Some folks seem to have an uncanny ability for making others feel welcome. My Atlanta friends have that knack. Their home becomes my home. I am lavished with hospitality.

How does one know that she has been served a cuppa hospitali-TEA? 
She feels loved and special. 

And in my case, many "teas" were ready and waiting for my arrival.

Here a cuppa, there a cuppa, everywhere a cuppa cuppa.