Luke 14:7-14
Let’s continue to remember to pray for Jim and Marty – Debbie and Julie also!
“Notice what you notice.” OK, I have to be careful here not to exalt myself in telling a story. For many years I have loved this incident in today’s reading – since Carol and I lived something of the sort.
We were on a short business/educational trip to Slovakia and had been invited by the Dean of the College to a reception. There were a number of tables set in an open rectangle, enough seating for about 20 to 30 guests. When Carol and I arrived we set our “things” (purse, phone, etc.) down in the middle of one of the long rectangular sides, got drinks and stood in the area where our seats were located. Soon thereafter the Dean recognized us and came over to greet us. When he saw our “things” he told us to pick them up and he escorted us to the head table, to sit beside him and his wife. Immediately today’s reading came to mind! Yes, we were honored – and also humbled!!
I personally have a problem with self-exaltation. Years ago our Bible Study leader referred to my problem as “blowing your own horn”. There are roots for this character defect deep in my childhood, but that does not excuse the behavior. It’s something I am constantly working on. Today’s reading comes to mind – a lot!! So please pray for me in this area. Ask the Holy Spirit to help me become truly humble.
Slava Bohu!