Jesus' parable about the wedding feast challenges us, in verse 9, to invite anyone and everyone to the party. I suspect that we too often make the mistake commented on by James (2: 1-4), being choosy about just whom we invite. As if the Lord needed us to protect His reputation! No, Jesus asserts—go out into the highways and byways, into the fields and hedges—go and invite the poor and the homeless and the smelly and the sick and the lame and the disturbed. Don't fret, I'll sort them out at the end, just go and do the job the Father and I have given you—go and invite everyone to come fellowship with Us!
Prayer: Lord, I confess, I do show partiality. Why on earth should I feel ashamed or embarrassed to talk about You or to invite people to come and meet You? Sorry, Lord. Forgive, cleanse, and redirect me, I pray. Amen.
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