Isaiah 66: 18-21
The Lord is coming to gather all peoples to himself so that all will be witnesses to his light and his love.
Hebrews 12: 5-7, 11-13
The writer of the letter to the Hebrews reminds us that suffering is a part of life, but the lessons we learn from it can lead us to grow in compassion and love of others.
Luke 13: 22-30
Those who assume they have some right to a place in the kingdom of God before others are in for a nasty shock. The invitation goes out to all the nations and excludes no one; but there are those who may miss out because of their arrogance or complacency.