Episode 1: The King's Invite: Are You Aligned? - Pastor Mercy Adenle

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This message uses the Parable of the Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:1-14) to challenge us on how we respond to God's call.We explore:The King's Feast: God has prepared everything—all things are ready (v. 4). Why do we treat His invitation with contempt and go our own way?The Danger of Levity: Distractions, ungratefulness, and a complaining spirit pull us out of alignment with God. We're called to shift our focus and let our gratitude be more than our requests (Philippians 4:6).Obedience and Garment: Coming to the feast isn't enough; we must honor the King by being rightly attired. This means putting off the old, corrupt way of life and putting on the new man of righteousness and purity (Ephesians 4:22-24).The Call to COME: This is an invite to Choose God, walk in Obedience, Meet the King, and be Elevated. God is a righteous Judge who wants us anchored, like a palm tree, standing firm in His justice and truth (Isaiah 28:16-17).Many are called, but few are chosen. Are you ready to not just accept the invitation, but to stay aligned with the King's terms?

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