And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. Luke 14:17

Are you ready? You have been invited to sit at the Lords Table, are you answering the call? The word here bidden in the original Greek means invited but also called. You were called by Jesus Christ to come sit at his table, but are you really going to come?

We all say “Yes “ we want to be saved and sit in the presence of The Lord, but is that actually true? Would you drop everything right now to go serve Jesus? You say “But wait I was talking about later in the future”, but Jesus has already called You, are you answering?

And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. Luke 14:18-20

We see several people here called to serve The Lord but they all got excuses not to actually come! One is getting married, the other is buying property, another is tending to his cattle. We all have excuses also, we have our careers to attend to, we have sports practices, we have our properties to maintain. We have a lot of excuses not to answer our calling to Jesus

And while all these things seem super important right now in the temporary , from an eternal perspective do any of these things matter? This is a hard question, but its something we should ponder in our hearts.

As Jesus said “Many are called, but few are chosen” Are you answering you call from Jesus?

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. Luke 13:24

The question was raised to Jesus, how many people will be saved? His answer was many will seek and wont be able to be saved! This is a lot different than the theology we teach today. Yes everyone has the opportunity to become saved however Jesus says not many will actually become saved.

Remember Jesus said unless you become Born Again you will not be saved (John 3:3) How many “Christians” live with false expectations that their religious acts will save them rather than the Savior himself? There needs to be a total transformation not just a proclamation

When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: Luke 13:25

Does Jesus know you? Sounds like an odd question, but just making the assumption that some organization has declared you a “Christian” can be a fatal mistake. Christ wants to know you, as much as you should want to know him! The Master isn’t looking for more religious acts to be performed, hes looking for your heart and transformation

But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. Luke 13:27

There will come a day when the door will be shut, do you know Jesus and does he know you? If you don’t have a personal relationship with him today, why not start now? Call out to the Lord Jesus , repent of your sins, and become Born Again! Amen!

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Luke 13:3

In todays modern Christianity we rarely hear any preacher say “Repent or Perish”! , in fact our modern day version of Jesus has him so watered down that he wouldn’t even dare say such a thing, but he did! Some people were telling Jesus about the awful sins the Galileans had performed, but Jesus was response was anyone who doesn’t repent will all perish! Meaning everyone!

This is why its so important for us all to share the gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone. Because we are all guilty of sinning and the wages of sin is death. However the good news (gospel) is Jesus died and took the penalty for our sins so we may inherit eternal life

Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Luke 13:4-5

Jesus goes on to tell them, “do you think some people are more guilty of sin than others?, we are all guilty of sin therefor without repentance we will all perish”. This is a pretty strong and straightforward message by Jesus.

Now when people hear the word “repentance” they immediately have a negative reaction, however repentance is a beautiful thing! The word “Repent” means to turn away from or changes ones mind. Isnt it wonderful to know if we turn away from our sin and trust in Jesus, we can be forgiven and saved?

I think that’s amazing that our God is that merciful, and that’s why repentance is a beautiful thing! Listen to Jesus, Repent or Perish! Amen!

Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: Luke 12:51

What is Jesus saying here, he’s come to bring division to the Earth? That’s right, not all roads lead to God, as Jesus said Nobody comes to the Father (God) except through him (Christ) (John 14:6) So if Jesus is the only way to God, you better believe this is going to cause division. I can imagine there are a few people angry as they read these words. However Jesus came to give Truth and not to be politically correct

Jesus is preparing us for judgement day, his return. The sheeps and the goats will be divided. Its not a division based on blood lines, or nationalities, or religions. It’s a division based on who is Born Again and who is still dead in their sins. There is no in-between , your either saved or dead in your sins.

For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. Luke 12:52-53

Have you ever noticed typically when you talk about Jesus, you will get a strong reaction. Either they will be glad to hear the good news or they are angry! This is because the world hates Jesus because its controlled by Satan. The world is anti-Christ therefor expect division when you talk about Jesus!

However allow the Holy Spirit to separate the sheep from the goats, Amen!