The Last Invitation
“I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. 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.” (Revelation 22:16-17)
Today’s Morsel: Can you imagine the number of people that followed or heard Jesus speak when He was on the earth who never accepted His invitation to receive salvation? The same is true today. Many folks go to church, hear the pastor give an invite to come to God, repent of their sins, be baptized in His name, and start their lives anew, but they refuse, not realizing that this could be their last invitation. Some scholars believe that the Rich Young Ruler, who rejected Jesus’ invitation to sell his goods, give to the poor, and come follow Him, is the same rich man spoken of by Jesus in the parable to Lazarus in heaven and the rich man in hell. James admonishes, “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” (James 4:14) Scripture also says: “Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.” (Matthew 25:1-13) The last invite found five virgins who were not ready because they slumber and slept. Always remember that when someone invites you to get your life right with Christ, it may be your last opportunity to do so. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us!
Sing: Have you been to Jesus for His cleansing power? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
Are you washed, in the blood, in the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb? Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
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