June 23, 2026
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Reading along with us in 1 Chronicles and Luke? Here’s today’s reading:
Luke 14 (NIV)
Jesus at a Pharisee’s House
1 One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. 2 There in front of him was a man suffering from abnormal swelling of his body. 3 Jesus asked the Pharisees and experts in the law,…..Continue Reading
Today as I read this chapter of Luke I wrote down the words or themes that came to my mind and came up with this list; Care, Humility, Boldness, Sacrifice, and Devotion. Jesus’s call to care for others even on the Sabbath. His call to remember our place as humble servant, pushing pride aside to be sure He is always glorified not ourselves. To be bold in sharing His truth and inviting others to the table to hear the word. Jesus spoke of the sacrifices and devotion it takes to truly follow Him. That He needs to come first above people, things, traditions, and any other distractions. That we should expect oposition but that we will pick up our cross and walk with an eternal purpose realizing the things of this world both good and bad are temporary and He is the true reward!
It struck me how the Pharisees remained silent when asked about healing on the Sabbath. They either knew Jesus would be able to address what they said and make them look more foolish or they understood their hypocrisy, but they were not willing to learn. And how contrary humility is to the human nature and yet how essential in the economy of God. Jesus reenforces it in many ways, in how we expect people to treat us and how we treat people and just who is it that we associate ourselves with: not those who benefit us, but those we can benefit. And I am pretty sure we are the lame and poor invited to the banquet because the Jews felt they had better things to do, or at least a better system to believe. And as we come to Jesus and follow Him, we need to realize the nature of the life He calls us to. It is complete surrender and sacrifice to Him, because otherwise sin, satan and self will get a foot hold. But when we take up our cross and die to ourselves, our lives become more full because it is empty of all that which destroys us and is full of what heals and truly satisfies. So Jesus does not say die so you can stay dead, but die so you can live and find the abundant life I came to provide for you.
Luke 14 For all those who humble themselves will be exalted and all those who exalt themselves will be humbled .LK 14:11
“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Some words to reflect upon this morning. Don’t concern yourself with where you stand in relation to worldly measures. It means nothing. Instead be focused on and involved in your Father’s business, and you will be exalted in the Kingdom of God.
How salty are we?
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Psalm 123; Ezekiel 43; Luke 14
At the end of this chapter Jesus gives a parable about how people are invited to a dinner but make excuses not to attend, so they end up not being able to taste any of it. Likewise we may neglect the calling of God in our lives due to prioritizing family and self. But if we do this we cannot be true disciples of Christ.
“But Jesus said to him, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.””
Luke 9:62 NASB2020
As we profess Christ as our Lord, let us count the cost and be more willing to give up everything for Him.
Luke 14
Jesus teaches us to that Gods Kingdom requires to surrender ourselves and make faith a priority. If we think ourselves higher than another we will be humbled. But if we are humble we will be exalted.By inviting those that were crippled poor or lame. God’s invitation to salvation is for everyone. People who are all about the world’s happening will miss his kingdom!
“For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.””
Luke 14:11 NKJV