Everyone's Invited Scripture Reading – Luke 14:23 (NLT)

"So his master said, 'Go out into the country lanes and behind the hedges and urge anyone you find to come, so that the house will be full." 

Perhaps you have had the honor of being invited to a special occasion or dinner that was RSVP. Following your response there was a place, assigned seating for you at this wonderful occasion or banquet feast.

Such was the occasion in today's text concerning God and His great desire to invite people to feast on His forgiveness provided through His one and only Son Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. Many people were invited, but also were too busy to reply: having just sealed a land deal or purchasing a large head of cattle for their farm, or even having just gotten married and/or busied with the important details of raising family.

So the master sent out more, everywhere with the invitations - into the streets, calling and inviting many poor, blind, lame and many came - but still there was room for more.

Then the master sent out all of his servants everywhere overturning the rocks and shouting out to one and all who would listen and respond, 'Everyone's Invited', to God's banquet table of grace and forgiveness.

Some 2017 years later, there is still room at the table, and you and I are implored by our loving God to extend His gracious call, until every seat is filled! As soon as each seat has been filled with people from every language, tribe and nation, the trumpet of Jesus will sound and we will all be called home. 

Prayer Father, use me today I pray to extend Your call of salvation to all. I pray for and partner with missionaries who have left home, family and familiarity to invite many. Protect and prosper them I pray in Jesus precious name. 

Memory Verse:  Philippians 2:10a NLT "I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead.”