Song # 1433.1 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In the Book of Luke, in chapter 14, we read that Jesus tells us to help the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame, even though they cannot repay us. One Sabbath, Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee (Luke 14:1). When He noticed how the guests picked the places of honour at the table, Jesus told them this parable (Luke 14:7).
“When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honour, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited” (Luke 14:8). “If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you ‘Give this man your seat.’ Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place” (Luke 14:9). “But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honoured in the presence of all your fellow guests” (Luke 14:10). “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 14:11). Then Jesus said to His host “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or relatives, or your rich neighbors, if you do, they may invite you back so you will be repaid” (Luke 14:12). “But when give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind” (Luke 14:13), “and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous” (Luke 14:14).
Thought for today: to show you love God, share your love with others.
Thought for the future: when our actions involve Christ, then He is involved in our actions. Where will you spend your eternity?