Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—2 Chronicles 6:32-33
by: Trisha Gerstel.
It is human nature to be leery of strangers, even those who profess Christianity. How do you respond when a new person shows up at church and acts a little differently than what you are used to? Often, our initial reaction is to question the person’s motives and search for undesirable traits that can be used to justify our cynicism. In his prayer of dedication, King Solomon showed us the appropriate mindset toward strangers—a response that honors God because it is in keeping with His own thoughts and actions (Galatians 3:28). We should welcome strangers who seek a relationship with the Lord, praying for their spiritual wellbeing just as we would a friend.