📖 Bible Passage (KJV) – Luke 14:15-24
¹⁵ And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.
¹⁶ Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:
¹⁷ And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
¹⁸ And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.
¹⁹ And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.
²⁰ And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
²¹ So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.
²² And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.
²³ And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.
²⁴ For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.
✨ All Summed Up
In this parable, Jesus tells of a great feast prepared by a master who invited many guests. However, those invited made excuses and declined the offer. The master, angered by their refusal, instead welcomed the poor, the disabled, and the outcasts. This story represents God’s invitation to His kingdom—many are called, but not all accept. Those too focused on worldly matters miss out, while the humble and willing are welcomed into God’s presence.
⚡Key Takeaway
- God’s invitation is open to all – Salvation is freely given to anyone who accepts it.
- Excuses keep people from God – Many reject His call due to distractions or personal priorities.
- God desires a full house – His kingdom is for those who genuinely seek Him, not just the privileged.
- Humility leads to acceptance – The lowly and outcast often recognize their need for God more than the self-sufficient.
- Rejection has consequences – Those who refuse God’s offer will not partake in His eternal kingdom.
💭 Reflect & Apply
What excuses might be keeping you from fully accepting God’s invitation? Like the guests in the parable, it’s easy to let worldly concerns take priority. However, the things we prioritize over God will not satisfy in the end. This parable reminds us to set aside distractions and embrace the Lord’s call wholeheartedly. Take a moment to examine your heart—are you making room for God’s feast, or are you turning away for lesser things?
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