Daily Walk Through the New Testament

July 19

Read Luke 14:15-15:10

In the age of information overload, perhaps the commodity in shortest supply is personal focus. Most people know how it feels to be with someone who’s constantly checking and sending messages. They’re there, but not really there!
In Luke 14, Jesus conveyed how deeply God cares about the quality of attention we give Him. The master in the story, who represents God, invites guests to enjoy his grace. He’s not asking for the guests to contribute in any way, but he does expect them to take him seriously and give him their wholehearted attention. Their thinly veiled excuses prove their focus is elsewhere.
Where is your focus? Remember how amazing it is that the God of the universe desires your complete focus today. Give it to Him — He is worthy to receive it!