Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, “Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name. And again it is said, Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people. And again, Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples extol him.” (Romans 15:7-11 ESV)
Welcome one another as you have been welcomed. But why?
Are we suppose to be nice to each other and welcome all so that they will join our gatherings and give us financial support and make our numbers look good? Are we suppose to welcome others so we get noticed in our neighborhoods and people ask what are they doing there and then come and see what is happening?
No! We are to welcome others unconditionally as we have been welcomed for the glory of God. You see Jesus became a servant to the people of God to show the promises to the patriarchs had been fulfilled and so that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy…
We welcome and serve not for gratification or to get noticed. We do not welcome so our numbers will grow or to up our financial numbers. We welcome and serve to give God glory.
So welcome as you were welcomed so God will smile because one more has experienced His love!
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