When You’re the Guest – 14 August 2022

Sermon:   “When You’re the Guest 

14 August 2022

10th Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture:  Luke 14:1, 7-14   

Synopsis:  Dining with others is an intimate and sacred occurrence.  When we embark on a quest, we are often graciously invited to dine with the host community.  Jesus tells a story of guests at a dinner party who seek out the best seats at the table.  Jesus reminds us that, as those on a journey far from home,  we especially don’t  know everything about those who will also be joining the party.  We lose out on the relationships of the community when we travel with an egocentric attitude..  Who will we meet when we sit at the “end of the table” of our hosts?   What might we learn about the community, and the world, if we follow Jesus’ advice, traveling and arrive with humble intentions to spend time with those who are not considered most important or influential?  What other opportunities might we miss if we fail to learn the customs of our hosts?