Let us today take a few moments to speak about: LOVE OF HOSPITALITY; taken from Paul's letter to the Hebrews, Chapter 13 and Verses 1 & 2; which reads:

"Let brotherly love continue. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."

OUR TEXT refers to that memorable scene when Abraham was sitting at the door of his tent, probably inclined to slumber in the heat of noon. Suddenly he saw three men apparently waiting for alms and help. Plenty of travellers had come to his door before, seeking help and hospitality which he had given freely.

But though the heat was great, though he may have been disappointed again and again in the recipients of his bounty, he felt it better to be disappointed a hundred times than to miss the chance of showing hospitality and welcome.

Therefore he sprang to his feet, called to Sarah for help, and the two of them quickly ministered to the three unknown men. How thankful he must have been that he had not refused to entertain them, for two of them were angels, and the third was the Son of God!