When
Jesus noticed that all who had come to the dinner were trying to sit in the
seats of honor near the head of the table, he gave them this advice: "When
you are invited to a wedding feast, don't sit in the seat of honor. What if
someone who is more distinguished than you has also been invited? The host will
come and say, 'Give this person your seat.' Then you will be embarrassed, and
you will have to take whatever seat is left at the foot of the table!
"Instead, take the lowest place at the foot of the table. Then when your
host sees you, he will come and say, 'Friend, we have a better place for
you!' Then you will be honored in front of all the other guests. For those who
exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be
exalted." Luke 14:7-11
Friend…sit in this seat of honor. Be humble. That reminds me a scripture passage
in Philippians.
Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ?
Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your
hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing
wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with
one mind and purpose. Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be
humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don't look out only
for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the
same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Philippians 2:1-5
Don’t selfishly
honor yourself and try to impress others. Think of others first…and take the
seat furthest away from the head table. Choose the chair closest to the exit…or
the noisy kitchen. No one wants that seat. To be humble is a very desirable
quality.
The humble will see their God at work and be glad.
Let all who seek God's help be encouraged. Psalm 69:32
For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and
those who humble themselves will be exalted." Luke 14:11
How can you humble yourself? Quietly look around…and
as Paul said to the Philippians…think of
others.
Prayer
~ Lord, please give me grace to humble myself before You and others that I
would treat others the way I would personally treat You. May we exalt You above
all else.
Daily
Bible Reading: Luke 10
Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table
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| Eat like Jesus ate. Share some bread, fruit, and nuts with friends. |
For a worry free diet, eat like Jesus ate. His
diet centered around foods of that Mediterranean area like fish, nuts, fruit,
some honey, and whole grain breads. Make your desserts fresh fruits and nuts.
While dining with a ruler, pay attention to
what is put before you. If you are a big eater, put a knife to your throat;
don't desire all the delicacies, for he might be trying to trick you. Proverbs
23:1-3
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