Scripture

“For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Observation

Jesus tells a parable about a king who prepares a great wedding feast for his son. He sends messengers to summon the guests, but they all refuse to come. The king sends more messengers, but again the invitation is ignored, and some guests even kill the servants.

The king is furious. He sends his army to destroy the towns of the murderers. Then he sends out his servants to bring in everybody they can find to celebrate the wedding.

The king notices a man without appropriate clothing. He orders the servants to throw this man at into the darkness.

Jesus concludes with the words,“Many are called but few are chosen.”

Application

The king in this story invites people to come and celebrate his son’s wedding. The people who were invited refused to come, so he invites more people in. Even among the late batch of invitees there is at least one person who is refusing to honour the king.

The nub of this parable is this: Regardless of whether you are Jewish or Gentile, you are invited to be a part of God’s Kingdom. However, there is a prerequisite that you must honour the king.

A heart attitude of rebellion against God will see you thrown out of the Kingdom on the day of judgement.

Many people hear the call of the gospel, the call to follow Jesus. Some reject it outright. Others say,“yes” but their hearts remain heard towards God. Perhaps they want to be safe from the fires of hell, but have no real relationship or love for God .

God is calling everyone to be a part of the kingdom. Very few will respond and enter it.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, you are my king. I give my life into your hands and I trust you to bring me into full salvation. Amen