Matthew 22:14 NLT
“For many are called, but few are chosen.”
Matthew 22:2-3 NLT
“The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son. [3] When the banquet was ready, he sent his servants to notify those who were invited. But they all refused to come!
The key note is the Father prepared for his son and the bride are the guests.
The foundation of God's kingdom is found on knowing Jesus Christ.
This is the key to the kingdom.
Matthew 22:4-6 NLT
“So he sent other servants to tell them, ‘The feast has been prepared. The bulls and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the banquet!’ [5] But the guests he had invited ignored them and went their own way, one to his farm, another to his business. [6] Others seized his messengers and insulted them and killed them.
Sending another servants after they refused the first call shows the stretch and extent of God's mercy.
What do we hold dear as humans to neglect the call of our Maker? What do you hold so dear that will make you deny the invitation of your Maker? Mind you the people that were called had already received invitation to show that they are no stranger to the caller.
Matthew 22:3 NLT
When the banquet was ready, he sent his servants to notify those who were invited. But they all refused to come!
THEY ALL REFUSED! NOT SOME BUT ALL!
The proportion of the people that will deny Jesus and not be part of the kingdom will be alarming. I do not say this things to make you sad.
Luke 14:18-20 NLT
But they all began making excuses. One said, ‘I have just bought a field and must inspect it. Please excuse me.’ [19] Another said, ‘I have just bought five pairs of oxen, and I want to try them out. Please excuse me.’ [20] Another said, ‘I just got married, so I can’t come.’
The reason they refused:
Few are Chosen:
Matthew 21:31-32 NLT
"Which of the two obeyed his father?" They replied, "The first." Then Jesus explained his meaning: "I tell you the truth, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do. [32] For John the Baptist came and showed you the right way to live, but you didn't believe him, while tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even when you saw this happening, you refused to believe him and repent of your sins(Wedding Clothes).
PRAYER: JESUS CHRIST I BELIEVE IN MY HEART AND I CONFESS WITH MY MOUTH THAT YOU ARE MY SAVIOUR AND KING, COME INTO MY LIFE TODAY, BE MY LORD AND SAVIOUR, IN JESUS NAME I PRAY, AMEN!
