November 14

Jesus, a Party Pooper?


Be careful not to spend your time feasting, drinking or worrying about worldly things.

Luke 21:34 (NCV)


Some people would read this verse and think, “Gosh, Jesus sure was a party pooper, wasn’t He?" Nothing could be further from the truth.

Jesus went to parties … and enjoyed them. He went to feasts; He attended banquets—held in His honor! He even attended the wedding party in Cana of Galilee where He worked His first miracle. He actually turned water into wine and kept the party going! He enjoyed these things.

But … He didn’t live for them.

His life wasn’t spent analyzing the chocolate mousse cake or the cranberry-apple tart or comparing a good Pinot Gris to an excellent Chardonnay.

No. Life for Him was and is about doing the work of God … at festivals or feasts, funerals, parties or prayer meetings. When walking into a raucous celebration or while walking along a quiet country road, He had balance like you wouldn’t believe.

According to Jesus, it’s all about the attitude—what’s in the heart—and being ready. Ready to do whatever, to go wherever, to be the people God needs us to be. And in that moment, to express His passion, His love for needy people—people who love to eat, who love to drink, who love to worry. And so many others….


Father, thank You for this reminder of what is important in life. Help my attitude to be what it should. Help me be ready to do what it takes to bring You glory. Amen.