By Ron Thomas
In the parable of the invitation, the king sent out his invitations to his subjects, bidding them to come to the wedding feast. Those special invitations were refused. The king took great exception to this slight. It is a matter of good judgment to accept the king’s invitation; when he is refused, the effect of this is mockery, saying he is not worthy of the invitee's time. The response of the king was wrath.
This parable refers in application to Israel. They received the Lord’s invitation (the King of kings), but they refused His offer of salvation. They knew not they were lost, though the King did. Instead, they were comfortable in their environment, and they wanted no upheaval in their lives or time, even for a few hours. The King deemed them unworthy; thus, He sent His invitations to people the originally invited guests disdained (cf. Acts 22:21-23).
Lesson: invitations from others are not to be summarily dismissed as unworthy of your time, for the one who invites will not forget. When an invitation comes from the King of kings, and this invitation is rejected, He who invited will not forget. It was Jesus who said, “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matt. 11:28-30, ASV).
We are all tired, and the Lord offers rest. The King is inviting us to come to Him. Wisdom will take Him up on the offer.
- Ron Thomas preaches for the Church of Christ at Rio Grande in Bidwell, OH. He may be contacted at etsop95@gmail.com. Visit the congregation’s website at: https://www.churchofchristatriogrande.com
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