As I read my lesson for a women's Bible study (Lioness Arising) this morning, there were a few things that stood out to me. The study shows us how we can learn Biblical principles by studying the lioness.
Lisa Bevere talks about how lionesses greet others. They have scent glands above their eyes that release the scent of the pride when they make face to face contact. Once they know that they belong, there is acceptance and belonging that puts them at ease so that they may grow together. There is provision and safety.
What does that have to do with us? Lisa tells us that if you enter a place of worship and are not greeted or there is no connection, you should probably find another church. Churches that don't connect or interact will not groom you for what God has for you.
Guest services is not just about greeting. It must go deeper than that. We must first welcome others in and then invest time and energy into them. Once we have relationships, we are then able to speak into each others lives. This is the grooming. It is not enough to just say hello.
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