Thursday, 28
(Isaiah 66:15-24; Colossians 1:24-2:3)

You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.           
Isaiah 62:3

Jesus said: When you are invited, go and sit down at the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’; then you will be honoured in the presence of all who sit at the table with you. 
Luke 14:10