One afternoon, Abraham was sitting at the entrance of his tent when he looked up and saw three visitors standing nearby. He didn’t know who they were, but he jumped up, ran to meet them, and begged them to stay. He brought water so they could wash their dusty feet. He asked Sarah to bake fresh bread. He even prepared a big meal and served it to them himself (Genesis 18:1-8).

Here’s the surprise: one of those visitors was the Lord Himself, and the other two were angels! They had come to bring Abraham and Sarah incredible news—they were going to have a baby boy.

That’s why Hebrews 13:2 says some people have “entertained angels” without knowing it. Entertain here doesn’t mean putting on a show. It means welcoming guests and treating them with kindness. The Bible has a big word for it: hospitality.

Now, this verse isn’t telling you to talk to people you don’t know or invite strangers into your house! Always check with your parents first! But there are lots of safe ways to show hospitality. You can welcome the new kid at school who doesn’t know anyone yet. You can say hi to a visitor at church. You can help guests feel at home when your family has people over. You might not meet an angel this week. But when you make people feel welcome, you’re doing exactly what God wants you to do.

Take Action: Thanksgiving is coming soon, and lots of families have guests over. Be a “welcome helper”! Ask your parents how you can help get ready. Maybe you can set the table, make a name card for each guest’s spot, or greet people at the door with a big smile. If your family isn’t having guests, look for one person at school or church who seems new, and go out of your way to make them feel welcome.