Ready for the Bridegroom’s Call

Don't you just hate not being invited to a special event?

Is Being Called Enough for Me?

For many are called, but few are chosen.

Reading:

Am I receptive to all my King’s summons?

Do I take His words and wishes seriously?

When He calls, do I go His way or mine?

“Not worthy” — Lord, is it I?

How important is that wedding to me?

On whose terms will I try to get in? Continue reading →

But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

Reading:

Do I value anything above perfection and above entering into eternal life?

Have I deluded myself into thinking I love my neighbor as myself?

Do I think Jesus required too much of the young man?

Am I glad Jesus doesn’t say the same thing to me?

Or does He?

Since it impedes entering into the kingdom of heaven, why get more stuff?

Do I doubt my reward for having forsaken all to follow Jesus?

What’s the solution to unbelief in all this?

“Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?” (Matthew 19:27).

from Matthew 19:27