I began to contemplate the invitations I receive with reluctance...heel's dug in kind of reluctance.
Most come from the one I call Lord: Jesus. My shameful confession: I'm rarely overjoyed by His invitations. He calls me out of my comfort zone, to do and be things I cannot be on my own. Become vulnerable. Risk rejection and failure. Take steps of faith.
Dave discovered at the wedding reception that the groom considered him his best friend. Out of 150 invitations that Ron gave to family, friends, and coworkers, Dave was the only one who came on his behalf.
My heart became convicted. My Lord, my Friend, the One who loves me enough to die for me, invites me and I frantically look for excuses and stall in giving my answer.
"A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, 'Come, for everything is now ready.' But they all alike began to make excuses. ..." Luke 14:16-18
I no longer want to begrudgingly obey. Change my heart, Lord. Give me new eyes to see Your invitations as a sign of Your love and friendship, not as work or as a test, but as an invitation to the wedding of my Best Friend.
Then the angel said to me, "Write: 'Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!'" And he added, "These are the true words of God."
Revelation 19:9
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