Re: POWER of PRAYER- No Matter Which Faith You Follow=GOD is With You
No More Excuses
"But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it. Please have me excused.' And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to examine them. Please have me excused.' And another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.'" Luke 14:18-20
The Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14:18-20 describes guests invited to a large banquet making excuses not to attend. One says he bought a field and needs to inspect it; another says he purchased five yoke of oxen and is on his way to test them; still another says he recently got married. Each invited guest excuses himself from the feast with a distraction that prevents him from sharing in the celebration of a big banquet.
Our reflection on this passage encourages us to ask: What excuses do we make that hinder our full commitment to God's invitation? Maybe it's our busy schedules, our fears, or our feelings of insecurity about whether we are deserving. But God calls us to live abundantly and joyfully as He extends an invitation for us to join His banquet of grace and love.
Today, I urge you to set aside your excuses and say "yes" to God's invitation. Friends, we need to seize every opportunity to grow, connect, and serve that God provides. Remember, being in His presence, even for a moment, is an opportunity to taste and see that He is good.
Beloved, may we not overlook the blessings God has for us. I pray that you will dedicate yourself to walking in faith, releasing distractions, and moving forward to recognize the work of the Holy Spirit and say "yes" to the feast and the transformative power of God's love in your life. As you forsake all for Christ, you can set aside all distractions and excuses and accept His invitation to join Him in the work He is doing. AMEN
__________________
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
|