“I cannot come” is almost never true. If I decline an invitation, unless I am in a coma or dead, it is not because “I cannot come.” It’s almost always because there’s something else I would rather do.
Anyone can accept Christ’s gracious invitation, but most will not. Jesus predicted, “For many are invited, but few are chosen” (Matthew 22.14); that is, all are invited, but few will come. Check out the Scripture below:
“…there was once a man who threw a great dinner party and invited many. When it was time for dinner, he sent out his servant to the invited guests, saying, ‘Come on in; the food’s on the table.’
“Then they all began to beg off, one after another making excuses.
“The first said, ‘I bought a piece of property and need to look it over. Send my regrets.’ “Another said, ‘I just bought five teams of oxen, and I really need to check them out. Send my regrets.’ “And yet another said, ‘I just got married and need to get home to my wife.’”
Luke 14.16-20 The Message
