Day 1: The Personal Invitation
Reading: Luke 14:15-17; Revelation 3:20
Devotional: Jesus extends a personal invitation to each of us—not to a crowd, but to you by name. This isn't about religious performance or earning your way to God's table. It's about relationship. The Master of the universe has prepared a feast and is knocking at your door, saying, "Come, everything is ready." He doesn't want your achievements; He wants your presence. Today, pause and recognize that God isn't calling you to do more—He's calling you to come closer. The table is set. The meal is prepared. Your seat has your name on it. Will you accept His invitation, or will you continue standing outside making excuses? God is waiting not to judge you, but to fellowship with you.
Reflection: What excuses have you been making to avoid spending time with God? How can you make room at your table for Him today?
Day 2: Breaking Free from Distraction
Reading: Luke 14:18-20; Matthew 11:28-30
Devotional: The greatest enemy of faith isn't failure—it's distraction. In the parable, those who refused the invitation weren't doing sinful things; they were busy with good things: business, possessions, relationships. Yet these good things became barriers to God's best. How many of us postpone time with God because we're "too busy"? We feed ourselves the world's fast food while God offers a banquet. Delay is disobedience. The longer you wait to come to the table, the colder your heart becomes. God isn't asking for perfection; He's asking for priority. He whispers, "I just wanted to spend time with you." Today, identify what distracts you from God's presence and choose to set it aside, even temporarily, to sit at His table.
Reflection: What "good things" in your life have replaced God's best? What would it look like to prioritize time with Jesus this week?
Day 3: Come As You Are
Reading: Isaiah 55:1-3; John 6:35
Devotional: Religion says, "Clean up first, then come to God." Jesus says, "Come as you are, and I will make you clean." The invitation to God's table isn't for those who have it all together—it's for the hungry, the weary, the broken, and the searching. You don't need to dress up your life before approaching Him. The price has already been paid. Your spiritual poverty qualifies you for His feast. Stop trying to earn what has already been freely given. Jesus declares, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry." You've been feeding on the world's crumbs, but God offers abundant life. Today, come to Him in your mess, your pain, your inadequacy. He's not shocked by your condition—He died to redeem it.
Reflection: What parts of yourself have you been hiding from God? Bring those areas to Him today in honest prayer.
Day 4: There Is Still Room
Reading: Luke 14:21-24; John 3:16-17
Devotional: When the invited guests refused to come, the Master didn't cancel the banquet—He expanded it. He sent His servants to the streets and alleys to invite the poor, crippled, blind, and lame. The gospel message is clear: there is still room at God's table. No matter your past, your mistakes, or how far you've wandered, Jesus says, "Come." His grace doesn't make sense—that's what makes it grace. The table welcomes those who never thought they'd have a seat. God's love is unconditional; there's nothing you can do to make Him love you more, and nothing you can do to make Him love you less. If you've been standing outside thinking you're not worthy, hear this today: the invitation is for you. The King Himself paid your way in.
Reflection: Do you truly believe God's grace is sufficient for you? What would change if you fully accepted His unconditional love?
Day 5: Go and Invite Others
Reading: Luke 14:23; Matthew 28:18-20
Devotional: Once you've tasted the goodness of God's table, you can't keep it to yourself. Jesus commands, "Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full." Evangelism isn't about spiritual superiority—it's one beggar telling another beggar where to find bread. You don't need to be perfect to invite others; you just need to be honest about what Jesus has done for you. The table isn't meant to stay in the sanctuary; it's meant to spill into the streets. Someone in your life is waiting for an invitation—a coworker, neighbor, family member who's been postponing God. Today, be bold. Share your story. Extend the invitation. There's still room at the table, and God wants His house full.
Reflection: Who in your life needs to hear about Jesus' invitation? How will you share it with them this week?
Closing Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for inviting me to Your table. Forgive me for the times I've made excuses or allowed distractions to keep me from Your presence. Help me to come as I am, receive Your grace, and then go and invite others to experience Your love. Fill Your house, Lord, starting with my heart. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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