Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. —Luke 14:23

It can be discouraging to share the gospel and be met with rejection, resistance, or indifference. Jesus experienced this, and so will we. However, God is still calling, and the invitation has not expired. The door of grace is still open. Our responsibility is not to decide who will respond but to faithfully extend the invitation.
Even in Paul’s ministry, some mocked, some delayed, and some believed. The results varied, but the call remained consistent. Keep preaching. Keep loving. Keep serving. Keep inviting.

There are still hearts that will say “yes.” There are still prodigals who will return. There are still souls hungry for truth, longing for hope, and ready to receive the robe of righteousness. They may not come in droves, but even one sinner saved causes great rejoicing in Heaven. The seed we sow does not bear fruit instantly, and the results are not our responsibility. Our calling is simply to sow the good seed of the gospel.

When people respond, it will not be because of our eloquence, strategy, or wisdom—it will be by God’s mercy and grace. This should empower us to invite without fear. We should not shrink from telling people about Jesus, as we are not offering something weak or uncertain. We proclaim the greatest gift in this world: salvation.
While the time of judgment is upon us, it is not yet. As long as there is life, God is still calling. Because He is still calling, we should still be inviting. Let us be challenged to go into the highways and hedges and compel people to come. There are thousands in need of the healing, saving grace of Jesus Christ. So, let us go and preach one more message, pray one more prayer, reach one more soul.

When someone is saved, all glory goes to God. But what joy it brings to be a small part of this great, divine work. Keep inviting, my fellow gospel worker, for God is still calling. ■