When one of those who were
reclining at the table with Him heard this, he said to Him, “Blessed
is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God
Luke
14:15 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
After hearing Jesus’
instruction, someone with Him made this declaration. Truly this is the greatest
blessing we could ever receive! To be included in the marriage feast of the
Lamb (to which this is referring) is a sign of salvation, favor and blessing.
Once we arrive at that place, we will be there forever. That is the beginning
of eternity for us! What a joyous, blessed future! Even though life on earth
may be difficult and painful, it will only be a blink of an eye, a forgotten
bad dream, when we come to the marriage feast. Do not be like those who came
before, who were invited but gave excuses not to accept the invitation, or
those who came but refused to wear the wedding garments given. These two
examples are of people who put off considering salvation until later in life and
missed their chance, thinking that it wasn’t important, or tried to come through
their own way instead of the plan of salvation which God has laid out. Now is
the only time we know we have, don’t wait! It is eternally important, don’t
ignore it! Jesus is the only way to the Father; we must accept His plan of
salvation rather than trying to be good enough on our own or through our own
ideas. Come to Him now, through the saving blood of Jesus, and be blessed!
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