- Matthew 22:1 - 33
- Psalm 27:1 - 6
Matthew 22:1 - 33
In this reading Jesus tells the Parable of the Wedding Feast. He says that the Kingdom of Heaven is like a great wedding banquet that has been prepared but that no one who is invited will attend. He talks of the great feast and celebration that awaits, yet no one will attend.
Not only will no one attend, but some of the king's own messengers are taken and killed. So instead the servants go outside the palace and invite anyone who wants to come inside and many people show up. One person who shows up is not clothed as he should be and when he refuses to answer the king, so he is bound and thrown outside to despair.
Not only will no one attend, but some of the king's own messengers are taken and killed. So instead the servants go outside the palace and invite anyone who wants to come inside and many people show up. One person who shows up is not clothed as he should be and when he refuses to answer the king, so he is bound and thrown outside to despair.
When you think of the Kingdom of Heaven in this matter it is astounding that so many people refuse to attend the celebration and feast that the Lord provided to them. It is also remarkable that the messengers who try to tell the others of this feast are killed for doing so.
Why are there people in this world who don't want to join in the Kingdom of Heaven? It's a truly glorious place for us to be -- an end to all our troubles and suffering, where all our needs are met and where people are truly completely happy.
Furthermore, why would people want to harm those who try to invite them to the Kingdom of Heaven? It's a glorious place and it's waiting for us! If you don't want to go then don't go, but don't take that out on us who are trying to share the glory with you. We love you and we only want you to share the joy with us because there is truly enough for every single person to share.
Why are there people in this world who don't want to join in the Kingdom of Heaven? It's a truly glorious place for us to be -- an end to all our troubles and suffering, where all our needs are met and where people are truly completely happy.
Furthermore, why would people want to harm those who try to invite them to the Kingdom of Heaven? It's a glorious place and it's waiting for us! If you don't want to go then don't go, but don't take that out on us who are trying to share the glory with you. We love you and we only want you to share the joy with us because there is truly enough for every single person to share.
Psalm 27:1 - 6
With faith in God we will overcome all evil thrown at us. Trust in Him to deliver you from your enemies and to provide for you and He will always do so. And even if we lose our earthly bodies in the fight the Lord will be there to welcome us in our new heavenly bodies. The Lord loves us and will not abandon those who keep their faith in Him.
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