RSVP!
Blessed
are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!
Revelation
19:9
Everyone
was having a wonderful time as children’s laughter mingled with adults. And
that was good since so much thought had been put into planning the evening.
Invitations had been selected and sent weeks ago; the menu had been planned
with care, dietary needs of several guests had been carefully considered; the
event had been well thought-out.
But it
might not have gone as well had it not been for considerate hosts. You see,
there was one eventuality the Bolivars had not planned on;
they weren't expecting anyone to bring their children. So when the
Parsons showed up with their six-year-old twins it could have been an
uncomfortable moment. But June, being the consummate hostess, welcomed them
unreservedly, then excused herself as her husband, Bob, brought the Parsons and
their children to the well-stocked playroom where their grandchildren played
when visiting. He knew June wouldn't want anyone to witness what she
would do next.
As
unobtrusively as possible, June set up a small table and chairs adjacent the
dining area, complete with lace tablecloth and place-settings for eight, hoping
the six additional settings would convince their guests that their children had
been expected.
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June’s
dinner invitations failed to indicate she and Bob had planned an adult-only
event. She’d also forgotten to include RSVP cards that might have tipped her
off to the oversight. To her credit, the thought of excluding the unexpected
children never crossed her mind.
There is
a celebration for which everyone has been sent an invitation; none have
been excluded. It will be the feast to end all hunger. Honored guests will dine
with the King! Joy and laughter will be shared on a scale never before
witnessed.
Our
reservation is waiting. Jesus has provided for our seat at the table, complete
with blood-stained name cards. Yet, without our RSVP, once the dinner begins,
any who fail to respond to the King’s invitation will watch in horror as their
place settings are removed from the table.
Don’t
wait, thinking you have plenty of time to respond. It only takes a moment to
complete and send your RSVP.
Prayer
“Lord Jesus, I accept this precious invitation to Your
wedding supper. Forgive and cleanse me from my sin. Take up residence in my
heart and confirm my reservation today. For it’s in Your Name I pray. Amen.”
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