Prayer: Dear God, keep our eyes open for people who come our way with messages of hope. May we hurry to welcome and listen. Amen
Reading: Genesis 18: 1-10a (Click to read text) Stop and GROW: After reading the text, discuss/ponder the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Book of Faith questions, which are part of Camp Mount Luther's GROW Time with campers. QUESTION 1: What scares, confuses, challenges, or doesn’t make sense to me in this text? QUESTION 2: What delights me in this text or is my favorite part of the story? QUESTION 3: What stories or memories does this text stir in me? QUESTION 4: What is God up to in this text? Reflection: If Abraham had not been sitting at the entrance of his tent, he might not have noticed the three men standing nearby. Had he been somewhere else or busy at a task, he might not have even invited them to visit. But once he did, it was as if Abraham was in a rush to welcome and feed them. Then, after all the hurry and hospitality, Abraham stood near, listened and received a message of hope. I am reminded to watch for people who come along in life and to be quick to welcome. My message may be hospitality. Who knows what message they may have? -- Ruth Gates
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