VERSE

“Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay.”

1 PETER 4:9 NLT

THOUGHT

“The reason we are hospitable is to open our hearts to others in the way that God has opened His heart to us…Hospitality is not to change people, but to offer them space where change can take place.” 

HENRI NOUWEN

CHALLENGE

Build A Longer Table

Do you see your home as a possession or as a resource God can use to bless others? It’s easy to get caught up in protecting our space and privacy, but Jesus often used the dinner table as a place of connection, healing, and transformation. He didn’t build walls—He built community. And He calls us to do the same. When we share a meal, we share a piece of our lives, and that simple act can open the door for Jesus to do what only He can. Your home could be the very place where someone feels seen, valued, and loved. This week, challenge yourself to invite a neighbor over for dinner—especially someone you don’t know well or even someone you’ve found difficult to connect with. It doesn’t have to be fancy. Just open your door, set the table, and let God do the rest.