The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. —John 1:14a MSG

Then he turned to his host. “When you put on a luncheon or a banquet,” he said, “don’t invite your friends, brothers, relatives, and rich neighbors…. Instead, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. Then at the resurrection of the righteous, God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you.” —Luke 14:12-14 NLT

Proximity means

Reveal Answer

living life with those who don’t know Jesus.

“A man prepared a great feast and sent out many invitations. When the banquet was ready, he sent his servant to tell the guests, ‘Come, the banquet is ready.’ But they all began making excuses.” One said, ‘I have just bought a field and must inspect it. Please excuse me.’ Another said, ‘I have just bought five pairs of oxen, and I want to try them out. Please excuse me.’ Another said, ‘I just got married, so I can’t come.’ —Luke 14:16b-20 NLT

“The servant returned and told his master what they had said. His master was furious and said, ‘Go quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and invite the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’ —Luke 14:21 NLT

Proximity means loving

Reveal Answer

and

Reveal Answer

people.

“After the servant had done this, he reported, ‘There is still room for more.’ So His master said, ‘Go out into the country lanes and behind the hedges and urge anyone you find to come, so that the house will be full.’” —Luke 14:22-23 NLT

Father in Heaven, thank you that You came to a very uncomfortable place and invited us in when we were overlooked. Father thank you, that you send us out to love people, one at a time. Help us this week put ourselves in proximity with somebody that needs to be seen, that needs to be loved, and that needs to be cared for. God, use us as we do your work.