Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. (Matthew 10:29-31)
When we realize the Gospel truth that we are worth more than many sparrows, we can do lovely things like provide hospitality. We can show the stranger that we value them. In addition to prayer and discipleship, another central practice for the Boiler Room is hospitality. Throughout their days, interns spend their time and attention on others-pilgrims who have come from Lansing to see the Boiler Room, a neighbor who cut himself fixing his roof, children who want to shoot hoops. They are learning to make themselves available. Chelsea has been learning about how God is her rest in the midst of classes, teaching and interning. Like each of us, she tries to remember "Don't be afraid" amidst sometimes daunting busyness. And the times when Chelsea finds truly finds His rest, she is able to answer His call to hospitality. On Wednesday, one of our friends from the street, Jules, came by. And Chelsea—by God's grace—was able to see God's beauty in the time she spent with Jules. She wrote this poem on her blog about the experience. ----Jules
i can't help but notice that you didn't add her ps. too... :)
Posted by: Tammy | October 27, 2008 at 07:52 AM