The End is Near, Come on In!

What would we do if the world as we know it collapsed tomorrow? That question opens up a profound exploration of Christian hospitality drawn from 1 Peter 4:7-11, where Peter writes to believers living under real persecution, real loss, and real fear. His answer is not to hunker down or protect what we have, but to pray, love earnestly, and show hospitality without grumbling. The passage reminds us that we are living in the last days, not as a reason for panic, but as a clarifying lens that sharpens our priorities. When we understand that history is moving toward the certain return of Christ, the petty inconveniences and scarcity fears that drive us to retreat from one another begin to lose their grip. This message challenges us to examine not just our actions but the condition of our hearts when someone knocks on our door at the worst possible moment.