Visitation Rights

(Pro 25:17 KJV)  Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.

A month or so ago I got back from a road trip to visit friends.  It was a blessed time.  The journey itself was worth the effort.  Taking back roads and driving across country you realize what a glorious land you live in and how much space and freedom there is.  Then when you get to their home and are greeted with warmth and acceptance, life is good.

Don’t forget to be a good steward in the time you spend with them.  This first reminds you that you really should not overstay your welcome.  I don’t know where I got the idea but for me three full days is all a visit like this should be.  I guess I could go longer, but I just have a feeling it would be counterproductive.  I could leave earlier, and that might work, but it would be good conversation that would be missed.

In different situation’s, you may be at someone’s house for dinner or talking to them on the street, be aware of overstaying the time of fellowship.  Watch for the glassy-eyed look.  Pay attention to how they might talk less and less.  Are they looking around?  Has it gone so far that they’re actually looking at their watch?

So?  Part of living the life of faith is being sensitive to others.  Let your love be expressed sometimes by saying goodbye.