Did you ever get an invitation to a party that you really wanted to attend? Maybe it was a friend’s birthday party or a graduation party or maybe a wedding. When you got the invitation you were probably excited. Maybe you started figuring out what you were going to wear or who else would be at the party.
But, then you looked at the date and you realized you were busy. You were already scheduled to do something else – you had a game or an appointment – regardless of what you were scheduled to do you just couldn’t figure out how you would be able to go.
And you told the person throwing the party you wouldn’t make it.
Days after the party you hear how great it was. Great DJ, good food, lots of games and most of all fun with friends. But you missed it - - because you had something you thought was more important. And now the thing – the appointment or the game – that seemed more important than the party leaves you with a ton of regret and wishing you had gone to the party instead.
Just like that party invitation, God gives us an invitation to join Him at His party, but too often we feel like we have more important things to do – games, appointments, school, socializing, TV, whatever – more important, more urgent then celebrating with God.
He has prepared this tremendous party for us – one we can join in every day and one which will be better than anything we can imagine when we get to heaven – we have to choose the party invitation above all other options or distractions.
Your relationship with God is a celebration – it is about coming home. Accept the invitation and you will always have a place to celebrate. You will have a home with Jesus.
Scripture (Click on the link below)…
Matthew 22:1-14 (NIV)
Fun Fact #12
It is physically impossible for you to lick your elbows…
(You are trying right now, aren’t you…)
Question of the Day…
What is the best party you ever attended?
(Answer below in the COMMENTS section….)
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