Matthew 10 verses 40-42 We Are God's Welcome Mat

How many of you have a welcome mat outside of the front door of your house? A welcome mat usually has two purposes. It's used to encourage people to wipe their shoes off so that they won't track dirt or mud into your home or business. It’s placed outside your door as a sign to let people know that they are welcome to come in.In Matthew 10:40-42, Jesus talks about welcoming people. Generally, Matthew emphasizes the disciples being good hosts, but in this passage, he turns that around. The disciples are the ones being cared for by others. Similarly, as modern-day messengers of God, we need to be gracious guests and accept help from others. Often the most caring people are the ones who are least likely to accept any help for themselves. As Christians, we need to be both care-givers and care-receivers. We need to allow others to use their gifts to help us. Each and every act of mercy contains Christ’s love for the world. It is a love we can share anytime and anywhere with any gesture, no matter the size.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-from-my-heart--2423678/support.