Luke 14
12 Then he turned to his host. “When you put on a luncheon or a banquet,” he said, “don’t invite your friends, brothers, relatives, and rich neighbors. For they will invite you back, and that will be your only reward. 13 Instead, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. 14 Then at the resurrection of the righteous, God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you.”
Some of our 'illiterate' parents are more knowledgeable than us in matters of the Kingdom. One day the writer was interacting with an elderly woman - a relative - who had this to say about those of us who profess to be Christians. "Many church leaders, and congregation members would end up in hell fire. The reason is not far-fetched. It is glaring from their behaviours that they only preach or hear what the Lord is telling them. They don't understand! They fail to comprehend the greatest message of Jesus Christ - to love God and love one another".
For instance, many Christians today still attach conditions for doing what they ought to do. If a member fails to attend an occasion in which they are invited by them, they have marked down that member as unqualified for honoring when their own turn comes. The offence of 20 years is still as fresh in their hearts as if committed today. They will pay back whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Our faith is in vain if we cannot do things because Jesus wants it done whether to one's friend of suppposed enemy. This tit-for-tat approach is a major trap on many people's path. We should all avoid it. We all recognise the love but the challenge is who will bell the cat. Let that person be you. Always be eager to be the first to demonstrate love to others. That was the greatest demonstration Jesus Christ gave to us by humbling himself and saving the worst sinners. It is the height of the gospel. If we all do this, WHICH APPEARS ABNORMAL, the world will be better for it. Good morning.
1. Prov. of (today's date) . Others: 1 chapter each in Gen., Psalm & Matthew read progressively . Need example? Click here, select Day One to pick your bearing and continue to follow that progressivelyuntil the entire Bible is covered.
2. Ben Carson's "Gifted Hands" or Yemi Omogboyega's "Better Tomorrow" click here for the latter.
3. Read at least 1 of today's newspapers; add a magazine
I'm too busy to read all these! It is not impossibe to do so. Do your very best. Ignorance can cost you everything, including your dear life! But knowledge will preserve them all.
Prayer point: Lord, I confess it is not easy to do your will (but remembering you in my heart), I know it is possible. Starting from today, please help me to do the UNUSUAL - put a smile in someone's face everyday of my life . Help me to erase from my mind every form of unforgiving spirit.
(Don't just pray. Go ahead and do something for someone today. The Lord does not disappoint. He will not disappoint you in Jesus name. Amen.)
Quote of the day: "Don't cram the Bible, DO the Bible." - Yemi
Anyone staying away from Jesus is missing a lot! Don't be one of them for Jesus Loves you. Jn.3:16.
