When we love God with all of our hearts, we will have the capacity to love people wholeheartedly and live out the exciting destiny God has for each of us.
Jesus loved the rich young ruler enough to offer him a way out of rule-following by asking him to make a decision to be close to him.
What the Parable of the Great Banquet teaches us about God’s invitation is to be part of his Kingdom.
The condition of your faith and heart will determine whether you enter the presence of God or the realm of religiosity.