Have another!


We didn’t invent anything new.
Hospitality has been around forever. –Joe Gebbia


When Jesus comes to a party, it can become quite the affair.

When he and his mother attended a wedding at Cana, it wasn’t long before the party was in trouble. Just when things appeared to be getting into full swing, the host ran out of wine. Can you imagine? Throwing a party and drastically underestimating the number of guests? How embarrassing!

We don’t know who this family was, but we do know that when Jesus’ mother notices the problem and mentions it to Jesus, even though initially he declines, ultimately Jesus acquiesces to his mother’s wishes. In a big way.

Jesus didn’t just turn water into wine; he turned gallons of water into very fine wine. And that’s where we often get stuck: on the miracle of water-to-wine.

But this story isn’t just about Jesus’ first miracle.

This story is about Jesus’ early illustration of the radical hospitality awaiting us all when the Reign of God begins. The table is open to all; the wine is the very finest. Whatever you’re needing—it’s yours. Have another glass!

Radical hospitality. Unfettered generosity. Amazing love.

When Jesus is in the house, no one lacks for anything. Everyone is beloved in the eyes of the Most High. Amen!


Monday Winter has arrived. Nature’s vitality has slipped away into the appearance of death. Take a short walk today and notice the beauty that continues. Ezekiel 37:3-6

Tuesday Not everything “goes dark” for the winter. Look around with new eyes. Where do you see freshness and hope in the midst of frozen? Daniel 6:25-27

Wednesday Do you see homeless men or women (or families) in your neighborhood? Winter is especially difficult. How can you help those you see—and those you do not see? (Invite them to lunch?) Matthew 25:42-43

Thursday Have you heard of the Mountain of Butterflies? January marks the anniversary of the discovery of this amazing monarch migration. Learn more about God’s “snowbirds.” Psalm 103:1-5

Friday Pause today and listen to your heart. Is it trying to tell you something you’ve not wanted to hear? What’s holding you back from moving forward? Joshua 5:13-15

Saturday Continue the pause from yesterday. Ask God how God would best be served in your life. Rest for the journey ahead. 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Sunday Is your heart glad this morning as you come to worship? Take time to reflect on what you brought to the altar—and what you took away. 1 Kings 19:41-45

Hospitality knows no gender or race. –Danny Meyer

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