In Luke 14:15-24, Jesus tells the Parable of the Great Supper. He spoke about a man who gave a great feast. He sent his servant to call in all the wealthy, privileged guests he invited, but each one came up with an excuse as to why they could not attend. To each of them, their excuses were certainly reasonable. However, the master was angered by their excuses. In their place, he decided to let in the poor and the handicapped. When they all entered, there was still room, but the master would not allow any of those who refused him into the feast.
When the Lord told this parable, He was speaking about the Pharisees. Of all people, they were in the most privileged position to hear the invitation of Jesus Christ. They knew the prophets, they knew the Law, yet they rejected the invitation of the Messiah. Their priorities were elsewhere.
Our priorities show where our loyalties lie (Matt. 6:21). If our hearts are not with the Lord, then where are they? Jesus says that if we do not love Him and reject His word, then our hearts are with Satan. “You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do” (John 8:44).
Like the Pharisees, Christians have been placed at the highest level of privilege, yet many of us offer excuses instead of worship to the Lord. Will you eat with the Master at His feast or lose your invitation and have to dine with the devil?