An Invitation Carried with Humility and Love

Last Sunday we were reminded that God is building a full table.

In Luke 14, the host prepares a banquet and sends servants out with an invitation. The heart of the story is not pressure. It is not strategy. It is not performance. It is generosity.
God actively invites.

And He sends ordinary servants to carry that invitation.

As we reflect on that parable, it’s important to remember how we carry the invitation. Not with pride. Not with argument. Not with anxiety. But with humility, kindness, and love.
We are not salespeople. We are servants.

We are not trying to win debates. We are inviting people to a table.

Scripture tells us to speak the truth in love. That means our posture matters just as much as our words. The gospel is good news, and good news is shared best through relationships marked by patience, gentleness, and sincere care for another’s true good.

To help us take a simple step in carrying that invitation, we have received as a gift over 200+ copies of a small booklet titled The Man on the Middle Cross from the local Christian book distributor 10ofthese.com. There are enough copies for everyone to take one—and to take an extra copy to share with someone else.  They will be available beginning on Ash Wednesday.

This short booklet shares the gospel through three simple stories from the Bible. It is clear, accessible, and centered on Christ.

As you pick up a copy, consider this: Who might the Lord already be placing on your heart? A neighbor? A coworker? A family member? Someone who has asked questions? Someone walking through a difficult season?

You don’t have to force a moment. You don’t have to manufacture a speech. Simply pray, remain attentive, and be ready. Sometimes the most powerful invitations are offered quietly and sincerely.

God fills His house through invitation.
And He has chosen to send His servants.
Let’s carry the invitation well—humbly, kindly, and motivated by love.

— Pastor William