Matthew 10:13 If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.
Jesus gave his disciples instructions about how to go about missionary work. He sent them out two-by-two and with instructions about how not to be weighed down by stuff: not carrying a satchel or a bag or more than one tunic. You know, basic packing tips. But then he talked about finding a place to stay. There were no Motel 6 or Holiday Inn in those days - so it was about finding a family to welcome you into their home.
And if the house is worthy - if the hospitality is there - if the willingness to hear the gospel message is there - if the openness to the Spirit of God is there - let your peace come upon it. The peace that the disciples had (and you have, by the way) is the peace bestowed on them by Jesus. So share the peace that lives within you that you received from Jesus. Whether you're a missionary or just a houseguest for a summertime barbecue, that seems like good practice. Let God's peace roll through you to the people around you.
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
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