Excuses

 Bible Reading: Luke 14:12-24

Key Verse: Verse 18 – “And they all with one consent 

 began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.”

Key Words: And they all with one consent began to make excuse

In our text Jesus describes the man who made a great supper, only to find out that one of his guests could not come because he was recently married, another because he had to prove five yoke of oxen, and another who had just purchased a piece of ground, men have apologized as to why they could not follow the Lord (Luke 14:15-20).  And if one is looking for excuses, one is as good as another.

In the early days of the space program, astronauts in training at Cape Kennedy got all kinds of fan mail, much of it from kids.  Frequently these youngsters asked to make space trips – but usually with reservations.  Some typical letters:

“I am interested in space and would like to become an astronaut, but it will have to be on a Saturday as I go to school during the week.”

“I would like to go to the moon with you.  I am not afraid, but if possible I would like to come back, too.”

“I would like to be a space pilot, but I don’t think I can pass the physical because I have fillings in my teeth.”

“I have always wanted to be an astronaut, but thought I couldn’t because of my nearsightedness.  But now I understand space pilots can wear contact lenses.  So as soon as I save up enough money to buy some, I would like to be an astronaut, particularly since I know you will need younger men.  I am only 10.”

There is never an acceptable “excuse” for not laboring in God’s field.  So today, let’s all join in and be laborers together for God’s glory.

 

                                                                                                        Dr. Mike Rouse

What to do:

✞ Pass out tracts.

✞ Tell others about Jesus.

✞ Be an encouragement to others and give God the credit.