“And he sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding feast, and they were unwilling to come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited, “Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and my fattened cattle are all butchered and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast!”’ (Matthew 22:3-4)
Our Lord has been inviting people throughout this age to come and be with Him. People have their excuses. Each does what is right in their own minds. We are all busy with temporary things. This is the state of the rebellion. We do not want to have a relationship with the One who made us. We do not want what we need. Why do you make excuses? You will be at the door one day. Will you come?
Lord, I do not understand why I spend so much of my time on things that do not matter while spending little time on things that do. Guide me so that I humbly walk in the way You have established. Lead me so that I may learn how to prepare for the wedding feast to which I have been invited. Show me the way You know I need to go and help me to be prepared.
Lord Jesus, You know the attitude of my heart. You know those places where I do not spend the time I ought and where I waste my time on things that do not matter. Lead me ever deeply into You so that I humbly and willingly come into the life to which I have been invited. Remove the hindrances so that I come and willingly have You prepare me for what needs will happen. Be the author and finisher of my faith, Lord. Amen
