When you think of a banquet, what comes to mind? Do you think of a great time, with great people and great food? If you were given the choice (when it comes to a nice banquet), would you rather (1) be served at a table or be the one serving? (2) eat a delicious meal or prepare and serve the meal? (3) drink an iced beverage or pour the drinks? (4) leave a mess on the table or clean up the mess? (5) be the guest of honor or be the one honoring the guests?
Generally, at a banquet, there are two “classes” of people—the guests and the servers. Which would you rather be? Most of us (if given the choice) would probably rather be served than to be the one serving. But, consider what Jesus had to say. First, if you are an invitee, “Sit down in the lowest place” (Luke 14:10). Second, the “greatest” ones are not the people in seats of honor, but the ones in a place in insignificance, who are serving (Matt. 20:26-27). After all, that’s the place that Jesus took (20:28). If serving was not above Him, it is not above us!