11 Sep 2014; Mat 22:1-11
In this short parable of the wedding, Jesus spoke directly about what the kingdom of God is like.
The invitation is open, but the chosen and invited guest did not come. In fact the invited guest showed contempt for the king. The king then sent troop to destroy the invited guest because they seized the servant and killed the servant that went to invite them.
Another invitation was sent and this time to all. This time the "second class" guest came.
But the twist is that among the guest there are some that did not wear proper clothing (meaning that they were not invited). The king then drag them out.
We are the gentiles - thus belong to the second list of invited guest. It is therefore by grace that being not the original children of God, we are now able to celebrate with the king.
But beware, if the king can do to the first invited guest, how much more can he bring them back and how much more that the second class guest be subject to them treatment of the first.
The kingdom of God is now a open party, but who then is the not properly dress? It could be anyone. Those who are invited but show no contempt for the king by dressing improperly.
We who are now in Christ, thus behave like guest, like children of God. We are given the grace as invited guest, whom the first group of invitees reject. Then be properly dress - yes continue to know that it is by grace and not to be taken for granted.
Remember, we are not the original children of God, then behave properly and not be haughty that we are now the invited guest and they are not.
Salvation is open, but still it is a wedding of the king.
Well, I thank Jesus for the grace that eternal life is given to us the gentile. I am in no position to consider myself better than the Jews (the chosen children of God). In fact, bless them and God will bless you, curse them and God will curse you. Eternal life is not found in the concept of Asia beliefs, it is all by works.
The king changed the rule, the invitation is opened, then work your salvation and be properly dress.
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