Ron Thomas Via Bulletin Gold
In the parable of the invitation, the king sent out his
invitations to his subjects, bidding them to come to the
wedding feast. Those special invitations were refused. The
king took great exception to this slight. It is a matter of good
judgment to accept the king’s invitation; when he is refused,
the effect of this is mockery, saying he is not worthy of the
invitee’s time. The response of the king was wrath.
This parable refers in application to Israel. They received
the Lord’s invitation (the King of kings), but they refused
His offer of salvation. They knew not they were lost, though
the King did. Instead, they were comfortable in their
environment, and they wanted no upheaval in their lives or
time, even for a few hours. The King deemed them
unworthy; thus, He sent His invitations to people the
originally invited guests disdained (cf. Acts 22:21-23).
Lesson: invitations from others are not to be summarily
dismissed as unworthy of your time, for the one who invites
will not forget. When an invitation comes from the King of
kings, and this invitation is rejected, He who invited will not
forget. It was Jesus who said, “Come unto me, all ye that
labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my
yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in
heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is
easy, and my burden is light” (Matt. 11:28-30, ASV).
We are all tired, and the Lord offers rest. The King is
inviting us to come to Him. Wisdom will take Him up on
the offer.
Groveland, FL