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| Posted by John Gummer (john) on Dec 08 2009 |
Luke 14:15 When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, "Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God." (NIV)
Back in my younger days growing up in a farming community, whenever anyone held a party there was a certain etiquette that took place. When you arrived at a party, although told previously that you needed not to bring anything, you would find people arriving with desserts, vegetables of differing sorts, flowers, and of course various drinks. This would take place naturally as everyone enjoyed giving something out of respect and love for each other.
I’ve been thinking that Jesus told a parable about a party that God will host in heaven. If we respond to an invitation on earth by bringing a gift, how much more so should we plan to bring something with us when we accept God's invitation into heaven?
We obviously cannot bring a bouquet of flowers or a plate of cookies, or an assortment of drinks, as our gift to God. What God wants is a gift that has eternal importance. Since God does not desire that anyone miss this important event, God's wish is that we introduce as many people as we can to Christ and bring them with us to the party. Then as we walk through heaven's gate and take our place at Christ's table, we won't come in alone or empty handed.
Prayer
Gracious Lord, may we respond to each opportunity - today and every day - to lead someone to you, and to your party in heaven. Amen.
Thought
God affectionately invites you to a party. Please bring a friend because if you don’t they may not make it.
Focus
Those who needs my invitation to church?
WRITTEN BY JOHN GUMMER FOR THE
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE WEEKLY “UPDATE”
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