We are not told whether it was Christ or Mathew who initiated the invitation to have dinner in Matthew's home. But Matthew is a fine example of someone being willing to use his home for the Lord. Who could he witness to about his newly found friend? Who were his friends? It must be only men who had the same despised occupation as him, the tax collectors. Who were the sinners who joined them at the meal? We would like to know. We don't know the names of any of the guests. But they felt at home in Matthew's house, and they were not uncomfortable in Christ's presence. We could easily meet a few of them someday in Heaven! What a wonderful example Matthew left us. He used his home as a place to provide a witnessing opportunity for Christ. Later he used his pen. Did he bring it with him from his office? Twenty-eight chapters of the first Gospel came from the man who left the taxation department to follow Christ. What are we doing with our homes? Someone might say, "'We have people in our home all the time." But who are they? Are they always fellow Christians? What about using your home for Christ? Mix the believers with some unbelievers. Matthew did. It is obvious he invited the disciples as well as the sinners. What about your pen or your telephone? Do you often use them for Christ as a witness? As an encouragement? For fellowship? Matthew did. He used his pen, one of the very few items he brought with him when he followed Christ. What do we have that we can use for Christ? Today? This week? Often? |
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