WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Luke 14:15-24
Revelation 22:12-17

“…let him that is athirst come…
let him take the water of life freely.”

THE GREAT SUPPER

Jesus shared a parable of an invitation to a feast that was extended to many people. It demonstrated the desire of our Lord to welcome many into His Kingdom. Jesus “… is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Pet 3:9). This invitation was made possible through the shed blood of Jesus. It is the only effective means for the forgiveness of the sins of men since Adam until the last man on earth. It is made efficacious to those who repent and believe in Him as their Lord and Saviour.

However the invited guests rejected the offer! Jesus mentioned three different excuses which represented the worldly affections of men: the lust of flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life. “…know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God” (James 4:4). If men reject the offer of the mercy of God, the time will come when they will suffer the punishment of their sins in the lake of fire.

Jesus illustrated in this parable that since the Jews rejected Him, His offer of mercy will be given to the Gentiles. We must remember however, that God does have a plan for Israel. We in the church age need God’s great mercy in Christ. “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth” (Matt 5:3-5).

“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely” (Rev 22:17). No soul is excluded, Jesus died for all. Therefore let him who understands his need of a Saviour come and take the water of life freely.

THOUGHT: Will I take part in the Great Supper of the Lamb?
PRAYER: Merciful Father, Thou hast chosen me from before the foundation of the world. Let me be assured of entering Thy Kingdom.