"Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: "The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come. So the servants went out into the streets and gathered all the people they could find, both good and bad, and the wedding hall was filled with guests." (Matthew 22: 1-3, 10 NIV)
Jesus is often referred to as a "bridegroom", and we as Christians are the "bride". He will come to take his bride home, and we will partake in the "marriage supper of the Lamb" (Revelation 19) What a glorious day that will be!
Many hours and much money is often put into weddings here on Earth. We want everything to be "just right". Pretty dresses, beautiful flowers, lovely music. And, then in an afternoon or evening, in a matter of a few hours, it's over. And, what you have left are memories, a wedding album, and some unpaid bills.
Now, there's nothing wrong in having a nice wedding ceremony. If your parents can afford it, or you have worked hard to provide for it, then that's fine. But, what about those couples who put a lot of the expenses on credit cards or took out a loan? What happens to them when the honeymoon is over? They are faced with having to work hard to pay off that debt. And, many marriage counselors will tell you that financial difficulties are at the root of a lot of couples' problems.
Jesus invites everyone to come and feast at the wedding table. He has gone to prepare a place for us in heaven, and He's awaiting our arrival. However, there will be many that will refuse His invitation. Christ has made all the plans. He's paid the bill. All we have to do is accept, and in heaven with our Lord and Savior, we will live happily ever after!
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