Be the Host, Not the Pizza Delivery Guy

The host of a party cares about their guests and wants the party to be a success.

The pizza delivery guy doesn’t care about the party; he only shows up to get paid.

He’s in a hurry. He’s not staying—he leaves as soon as you give him what he came for.

One of the requirements for church leaders is having the gift of hospitality.

“He must enjoy having guests in his home.” (Titus 1.8)

Church is kinda like a party…

The invitations have been sent out—people are invited.

A lot of planning and preparation is done before the party gets started.

There’s music, celebrating, and of course, food.

Yeah, church is like a party…

And there are hosts and there are pizza delivery guys.

Hosts and hostesses are there to serve, bless, encourage, and give.

Pizza delivery guys are only coming if there’s something in it for them—they come to get.

Be the host, not the pizza delivery guy.

“Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back—given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting is the way.” (Luke 6.38 MSG)

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