Thankful to take the Lowest Place

The truth that Jesus is teaching in this passage is that a true disciple of His; one who knows Him and who would do Him service, is the person who is humble. This is something which Christ would have each of us to learn. I want to tie this truth in with the theme of Thanksgiving Day in this way. I believe that the person who is thankful, will; being taught by the grace of God; become humble. But in becoming humble, he will not turn in on himself and become an island to himself. He will look out from himself to see how he might serve Christ. This begins when a person comes to see how their attitudes in relation to themselves and others need to change to become more like the person who Jesus describes in this parable, so that God will be glorified in their life. So let us ask ourselves 3 questions in relation to this parable to determine whether we are making progress in becoming the humble, and holy, and loving people that Jesus would have us to be? 1st – Are you thankful to have received the invitation to this wedding feast that Jesus is talking about? (Verses 7-9) 2ndly – Are you willing to show forth your thankfulness in taking the lowest position at the table? (Verses 10 and 11) And 3rdly- Will you continue to have a thankful spirit, looking to do the Lord's bidding, as you wait to go up higher at the table to which you have been called? (Verses 12-14)