QT 21/04/2026 Tue. Luke 14 The Invitation You Can’t Ignore. Count The Costs. 你无法拒绝的邀请。权衡代价。
QT 21/04/2026 Tue. Luke 14 The Invitation You Can’t Ignore. Count The Costs.
READ http://www.esv.org/luke14
What if following Jesus cost you everything… would you still say yes? Are you a fan of Jesus… or a true disciple? There’s a big difference. Let’s unpack Luke 14 today.
🌱 Jesus didn’t ask for part of your life—He asked for all of it. Are you ready? True Discipleship Requires Surrender. In Luke 14, Jesus challenges the crowd with words that feel both inviting and sobering. He heals, teaches humility, and then turns directly to what it really means to follow Him—not casually, but completely.
🪶 (1) Humility Before Honour (Luke 14:7–11)
Jesus tells a parable about choosing the lowest seat at a banquet. In a culture obsessed with status, He flips expectations. God’s kingdom values humility over recognition. Instead of striving to elevate ourselves, we’re called to trust God to lift us in His time.
Heart Check: Am I seeking recognition or serving quietly? Where can I choose humility today?
🍽️ (2) The Radical Invitation (Luke 14:12–24)
Highlighted Scripture: [13] But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, [14] and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.” (Luke 14:13–14, ESV)
Jesus describes a banquet where the invited guests make excuses, so the host invites the poor, disabled, and outcast instead. God’s grace is extended to those who often feel overlooked or unworthy. The kingdom is open—but many still reject the invitation because of distractions or priorities.
Heart Check: Am I making excuses that crowd out God? Who can I extend God’s invitation to? Do I extend kindness only to those who can “pay me back” one day?
🔥(3) Counting the Cost (Luke 14:25–33)
Jesus speaks plainly: following Him means placing Him above family, comfort, and even our own lives. He uses examples of building a tower and going to war—both requiring careful counting of cost. Faith isn’t just emotional or convenient—it’s a total commitment. Jesus isn’t looking for fans; He calls disciples who are willing to surrender everything.
Heart Check: What am I holding back from God? Have I truly counted the cost of following Christ?
🧂 (4) Salt That Doesn’t Lose Its Flavour (Luke 14:34–35)
Salt is meant to preserve and enhance—but if it loses its effectiveness, it becomes useless. As believers, we’re called to live distinctly—our faith should influence the world around us. Compromise dulls our witness.
Heart Check: Is my life reflecting Christ clearly? Where might I be blending in instead of standing out? Following Jesus is not about comfort—it’s about commitment. But in losing our lives for His sake, we discover the fullness of life He promised. Would you take this path of discipleship with commitment?
🙏 Prayer
Dear Lord, teach me to follow You with my whole heart. Strip away pride, distractions, and anything that competes with my devotion to You. Give me the courage to count the cost and still say “yes.” Make my life a reflection of Your grace and truth. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
QT 21/04/2026 星期二. 路加福音 14 你无法拒绝的邀请。权衡代价。
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/luk/14/
如果跟随耶稣要你付出一切……你还会答应吗？你是耶稣的粉丝……还是真正的门徒？两者有天壤之别。今天让我们来深入探讨路加福音14章。
🌱 耶稣没有要求你献上生命的一部分——祂要的是你的全部。你准备好了吗？真正的门徒生活需要全然顺服。在路加福音第14章中，耶稣用既充满邀请又发人深省的话语挑战众人。祂医治人、教导谦卑，然后直接切入跟随祂的真正含义——不是随随便便地，而是全然地。
🪶 (1) 尊荣之前的谦卑（路加福音 14:7–11）
耶稣讲了一个关于在筵席上选择最低席位的比喻。在一个痴迷于地位的文化中，祂颠覆了人们的预期。神的国度看重谦卑胜过被认可。我们不应竭力抬高自己，而是被呼召信靠神，在祂的时间里由祂来提升我们。
心灵省察：我是在寻求认可，还是在默默服侍？今天我可以在哪些方面选择谦卑？
🍽️ (2) 极端的邀请（路加福音 14:12–24）
重点经文： 13 你摆筵席的时候，总要邀请那贫穷的、残废的、瘸腿的、瞎眼的，14那你就有福了。因为他们没有什么可以报答你，义人复活的时候，你必定得着报答。”（路加福音 14:13–14）
耶稣描述了一场筵席，受邀的宾客纷纷推辞，于是主人便邀请了穷人、残障人士和被社会排斥的人。上帝的恩典临到了那些常感到被忽视或自认不配的人。天国的大门敞开着——但许多人仍因分心或优先事项而拒绝了邀请。
心灵省察：我是否在找借口，以致挤走了上帝？我能将上帝的邀请传给谁？我是否只对那些将来能 “回报我” 的人施以恩惠？
🔥(3) 计算代价（路加福音 14:25–33）
耶稣直言不讳：跟随祂意味着将祂置于家人、安逸，甚至我们自己的生命之上。祂用建造高塔和出征打仗为例——这两者都需要仔细计算代价。信心不仅是情感上的或出于方便——它是一种全然的委身。耶稣寻找的不是粉丝；祂呼召的是愿意舍弃一切的门徒。
心灵省察：我对神有所保留吗？我是否真正计算过跟随基督的代价？
🧂 (4) 不失其味的盐（路加福音 14:34–35）
盐本该起到保存和提味的作用——但若失去功效，便变得毫无用处。作为信徒，我们被呼召要活出与众不同的生命——我们的信仰应当影响周围的世界。妥协会削弱我们的见证。
心灵省察：我的生活是否清晰地反映出基督的样式？在哪些方面，我可能只是随波逐流，而非脱颖而出？跟随耶稣并非为了安逸，而是关乎委身。但当我们为祂舍弃生命时，便会发现祂所应许的生命丰盛。你愿意全心全意地走上这条门徒之路吗？
🙏 祷告
亲爱的主，求祢教导我全心跟随祢。求祢除去我的骄傲、分心之事，以及一切与我对祢的委身相冲突的事物。求祢赐我勇气，让我甘愿计算代价，依然说“是”。愿我的生命成为祢恩典与真理的反映。奉耶稣的名求。阿们。
