RSVP!
February 19
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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