12/23/10- M&E Entry - Luke 14:10

Luke 14:10 - To take the lowest place at the table is to follow the path of Jesus. And just as His path led to lots of strife and pain, and eventually to a cross, so my choosing the lower place my bring me pain initially. But just the end of His earthly story was overwhelming victory over death, so in time is the result of choosing to follow Him in that choice. Too often I want my "payoff" sooner rather than later, and opt for the quick, easy, and cheap return on my investment. Perhaps this morning, my time is better spent in the stable worshipping at a manger than praying for one more blessing for myself. May God in Jesus bless you in my place.