Ep 167 A Legacy of God’s Welcoming Heart with Sue Donaldson

Today is one of my favorite topics of all time: God's welcoming heart. It's why my website is called WelcomeHeart.com. I know most people use their names as in SueDonaldson.com and I know it's a good thing, but I've never wanted to switch. 

Everything began with God's welcome. My job is to respond, or in this case, RSVP. We'll talk about that a little bit but leave most of that for next time.

Before there can be intimacy, there has to be a welcome and introduction into the relationship. We can call it that first encounter.

I talk about 3 encounters that are in direct contrast to the welcome of God.  Our Father never gives us the cold shoulder (like my friend’s mom did originally) there is never a chill in the air when we step into His presence, and, 

• God doesn’t have to put on a good appearance or fake His love for us
• God doesn’t grumble all the way to the door
• He is not a reluctant Host, irritated by the interruptions of His children
• We don’t catch Him by surprise
• He never forgets we’re invited

You might be wondering:

How do we know that God does have a welcoming heart?

And, how are we responding to His invitation?

And don't forget this: 

Do we reflect God’s welcoming heart to those around us?

That's one reason I'm passionate about doing hospitality. He invited first. We just pass along the invitation.