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.
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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