Everything Is Ready, So Come!

The Parable of the Wedding Feast tells us of the immensely generous character of God, who not only prepares and provides all that is necessary to host this feast for his Son, but is intent on having a 'wedding hall' full of guests. The parable also speaks of a variety of responses to the King's gracious invitation. Sadly, not everyone who hears the call of the gospel responds in faith. They are found unworthy to enter the kingdom. Others still, believing they can enter on the basis of their own righteousness, refuse to receive and wear the 'wedding garments' provided them by the king. And yet, the banquet hall is filled with those who have heard the call, "Everything is ready, so come!" By the grace of God, we are grateful to be among those who have been called and chosen by God. May our lives bear the fruit of his grace towards us in his Son.