Genesis 18:1 The Lord appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day.
What strikes me in today’s verses is Abraham’s attitude. He hurries out to the visitors, bows as a sign of respect, expresses his desire to give them refreshment. It brings to mind a Ram Dass quote I like: “We are all just walking each other home.” Abraham seeks to be helpful and positive as they journey on.
Genesis 18:2 Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he hurried from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.
Seems like these days a lot of people’s response would be, “What do you want? Why are you here? Get off my property!” The rationale behind the words could range from, “I don’t want you to take what I have” to “I don’t trust you not to hurt me” to “I don’t have enough for me and mine. I can’t share.”
Genesis 18:3 He said, “If I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, do not pass your servant by.
Precious Savior, Hospitality, helping each other along as we walk each other home, is such a beautiful gift. My default is distrust that others intend me harm and fear that I will not have enough. Help me be more like Abraham, offering whatever I have to assist others along the way. Help me, Jesus. Amen.
Genesis 18:4 Let a little water be brought, and then you may all wash your feet and rest under this tree.
Have a blessed day.