Friday September 9, 2016.
Outline
Luke 14:15-23
“When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus: Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.” Luke 14:15, NIV
Jesus in today’s passage told the parable of a man who planned a large banquet and sent out invitation but whose guests declined the invitation on flimsy excuses. He used this to illustrate the metaphor of the kingdom of God which was initially meant for a particular group of people (Jews). But by God’s special grace, Christ has opened the doors of salvation to the Gentiles (the unworthy) and the blessings of the kingdom are now available to all who will come to Him by faith.
Those who ignore an invitation to the banquet chose their own punishment as the Master said “they will not taste in my banquet.” So those who reject Christ’s offer of salvation will never taste the joy of heaven. We must not behave like those who were first invited and later turned away to their earthly concerns as if the invitation was less important. God will never accept apologies and excuses for not being interested in the heavenly feast prepared for us. If you are already saved, keep moving in the process of sanctification; but if not, this is another opportunity. God is still inviting you to give Him a place in your heart and to be part of the blessings of the kingdom both here and in eternity.
Jesus in today’s passage told the parable of a man who planned a large banquet and sent out invitation but whose guests declined the invitation on flimsy excuses. He used this to illustrate the metaphor of the kingdom of God which was initially meant for a particular group of people (Jews). But by God’s special grace, Christ has opened the doors of salvation to the Gentiles (the unworthy) and the blessings of the kingdom are now available to all who will come to Him by faith.
Those who ignore an invitation to the banquet chose their own punishment as the Master said “they will not taste in my banquet.” So those who reject Christ’s offer of salvation will never taste the joy of heaven. We must not behave like those who were first invited and later turned away to their earthly concerns as if the invitation was less important. God will never accept apologies and excuses for not being interested in the heavenly feast prepared for us. If you are already saved, keep moving in the process of sanctification; but if not, this is another opportunity. God is still inviting you to give Him a place in your heart and to be part of the blessings of the kingdom both here and in eternity.
Wisdom: Nothing is worth more than being an honoured guest at the dinner of the King of Kings
Food for Thought: God sets a sumptuous table for His children to feast.
Follow-up Action: Be sure you meet the requirements to be invited to partake at God's table.
Prayer: O Lord, help me to rid my life of everything that may disqualify me from being present at the dinner with You.
source: The Nigeria Baptist Convention (NBC)
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