THEOSISJohn Chrysostom
When the servant inquired if there was space for them to sleep in her father's household, she replied that there was not only space but also an abundance of straw and fodder available.
Just as she had previously exceeded his request for water by offering to supply both him and his camels, now she went beyond his simple request for a place to rest by providing straw and hay, warmly inviting him into her home and signaling her readiness to reward him with her hospitality. It is crucial that we contemplate this thoughtfully, examining ourselves and drawing comparisons with her as we reflect on the virtue exemplified by this woman.
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While we may often feel put out by the visits of acquaintances or relatives, experiencing discomfort when they stay for a few days, she graciously welcomed a stranger and a foreigner into her home with genuine warmth, intending not only to accommodate him but also to tend to his camels.