On September 14th, I celebrated my birthday. I turned 41 years old and for me it was an experience. My family had planned a "surprise" dinner to celebrate the event. I thought as we gathered together, I am not worthy. On the day of, I went to work and received beautiful yellow roses from one colleague, a huge cup-cake from another and the entire upper management singing at my office door, Happy Birthday to You. I was moved to tears by then because in my mind I said I am not worthy.
That's how most of us feel when we are called by God. Jesus, the bridegroom, has sent out to us an invitation to the feast prepared by His father. The oxen and fattened cattle has been prepared, the table set and all is ready. He calls us all, the good and the bad to this feast. Yet, we turn away. We seek instead the things that pleases our flesh. We fill up on the feast of the world, junk food and empty calories. We disqualify ourselves because all along we have felt that we were not worthy.
Today, I say to you that you are called. You decide whether or not you choose to accept his invitation. The lies by the enemy have been exposed and you are worthy, you do qualify. So choose today, will you come and taste the goodness of God? Will you attend dressed in the wedding garments he has prepared? Many are called but only a few are chosen. Beloved, you are worthy. Jesus qualifies you. Say yes and He will do the rest. All is ready. The work is done. Come to the wedding feast, come celebrate and rejoice. (Matthew 22:1-14)
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