March 2

A Full House

At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, “Come, for everything is now ready” (Luke14:17).

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Song: “Come to the Table”

I love parties, especially when there’s good food involved. The highlight was in England, at the home of a friend who was connected with the royal family. Needless to say, when the invitation came, I whole heartedly accepted! I’d never seen such luxury, or food. Everything was so beautifully presented and delicious!

Luke 14:15-24 tells the parable of a great banquet. I’m already thinking about scrumptious appetizers, entrees, and desserts! Sadly, the invited guests all made excuses why they couldn’t come. So the host told his servant to invite the poor, the cripple, the blind, and the lame. He threw open the doors making His feast available for all to enjoy. He wanted a full house! This parable reveals the measure of God’s longing for relationship. Our Lord is merciful and gracious, abounding in steadfast love. Nothing can separate us from His love!

Dear friend, we were created to know God and to enjoy His loving presence in this life and the next. Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). Among the endless stream of voices calling for our attention, let’s not forget to listen to the voice of our Savior inviting us to enter into the most important relationship of our life. A feast for the soul awaits!

Father, thank You for inviting me to Your banquet. My heart is overjoyed at the thought of spending eternity in Your presence! In Christ my Savior, amen.