Wednesday, November 19, 2008

What do you share...

I recently read the story of a young man in Medelin, Columbia named Louis. He lived in a world of wretched poverty and violence. His home was made from boxes and rusted scraps of metal. Yet, when a local missionary visited on occasion he would welcome him with open arms...even to the point of taking off his shirt and spreading it on the ground so his visitor wouldn't have to sit on the dirt. Sadly, Louis was killed in this world in which he lived.

Louis had nothing to offer but radical hospitality...he offered all that he had. How often have we missed the opportunity to welcome someone into our home, offer them our seat or even just a smile? It might cause some minor discomfort but no real sacrifice and yet we fiercely protect our personal space. What gifts has God given you? Do you share these freely with those who cross your path?

We must learn to be radical and share what we have to those God puts in our lives. Share freely with friend and stranger alike...we must learn to be like Louis and give everything.

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