In the mail a couple of weeks ago I received an invitation to a wedding from someone in my distant family. Will I go, probably not for I don't have a clue as to who they are. I just know they are part of my extended family, but I was still invited. My assumption was that they wanted me to attend and celebrate in one of their lives important events.
When people send out invitations they are asking you to be a participant in the special events of their lives. The events are generally made up of people whom you have relationships with and have created a bond. You want them to share in your most precious memories to live over and over again as you reminisce with fond thoughts. You were invited because you were important enough in the invitee's life to be asked to commemorate this special ocassion with them.
As you live your life you will receive several invitations. It will be your choice to decide to accept or decline. Whether the invite comes from a family memeber or close friends you determine by choice whether you will be a part of their celebration. A very important choice is made in your life when God invites you to be a part of His royal family.
Jesus said "I stand at the door and knock." He gives an open invitation for you to come in and sup with Him, to become a heir in His family, His kingdom. The invitation is open at any given time of your life. The offer always stand as Jesus stands at the door to your heart seeking entrance. You must personally invite Jesus to come in. He accepts your invitation only when you address it to Him. He opens the invitation with much joy and gladly celebrate with the heavenly host.
Do not expect Jesus to come and be a guest in your life unless you have personally invited Him in. In order to be a part of His kingdom you must first issue the invitation. Jesus comes by invitation only. He never crashes the party. Jesus said "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me." Rev. 3:20 NIV
You will be invited to weddings, birthday parties, special events that honors a person's accomplishments, anniversaries, graduation and many other forms of festive occassions. The reason you attend is because you are personally invited. Extend that same invitation to Jesus so that He can be a participant in every aspect of your life.
Remember Jesus will not force His way into your life. He comes by invitaion only.
09-13-09
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Hey lady! Welcome back to the blogging world! I hope you're feeling better. I'm glad you're feeling at least creative enough to blog. I love the last lime of this post. I know on a daily basis I need to invite Jesus into my life and not just in times of trouble. Thank you for this reminder. Can't wait to see you back in class and moving around. Love ya!
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