The party was held on a magnificent... - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2026

Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord. And then I will declare to them, I never knew you.
Matthew 7:22.23

The party was held on a magnificent estate. The actress had sent out invitations and many prominent guests were present. Care had been taken with all the arrangements, and body guards were present to watch discreetly over the security of the guests.

During the course of the celebrations a totally unknown man was discovered there. He was asked to produce his invitation, but could not do so. Nevertheless he maintained that he was an acquaintance of the hostess. So they took him to her.

She looked him up and down. Then she shook her head and said, "I do not know the man!" He was asked to leave, and the party went on without him.

When one day a great gathering takes place in heaven, no-one will be able to creep in unlawfully. Some who imagined they had a right to be there will have to stay outside, including many church-goers and communicants, even priests and preachers, leaders of youth groups and choristers. They might well say, "Lord, Lord!" and point out their Christian activities, but Jesus Christ will state: "I do not know you!"

Do you know the Lord Jesus personally? Have you entered the "narrow gate" and are now on the "way which leads to life" (Matthew 7:14)? If so you will be there in heaven, for the Lord knows all who belong to Him. But if you have been a mere hanger-on until now, without truly knowing Him, we beg you sincerely to come to Him. He has said, "The one who comes to me I will by no means cast out" (John 6:37). Only then will you truly belong to Him.

Today's reading: Exodus 29:1-18 · Luke 12:1-12