“Then the master said to the servant, ‘Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.’”
Luke 14:23
Question
Who is God placing on your heart to invite Jesus into their life?
Context
In Luke 14, Jesus tells the Parable of the Great Banquet while dining in a Pharisee’s home. After the invited guests reject the invitation with excuses, the master widens the invitation to the poor, the broken, and eventually to anyone found in the highways and hedges. The story reveals God’s heart to reach the overlooked, the urgency of the gospel invitation, and the calling of believers to go beyond comfortable places to bring others into His Kingdom.
Application
You are God’s servant in this parable. Someone in your life either at work, in your family, or neighborhood, needs an invitation. They need hope. They need belonging. They need Jesus.
Extending an invitation might look like:
A conversation that breaks their loneliness.
A prayer that lifts their burden.
A meal that reminds them they matter.
A loving invitation to church.
God wants His house filled and He wants to use you to reach those who feel far away.
Truth For The Day
God’s invitation is for everyone and He calls us to carry it boldly, compassionately, and consistently.
Pray
Lord, thank You for inviting me to Your table. Give me eyes to see those who feel forgotten and courage to reach out with Your love. Use me today to compel others to come and experience Your grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
