Chapter 22

"For many are called, but few are chosen."

Society believes that a relationship with God is a damnation to free will. It believes that God is not only forcing people who cannot resist His power into His Kingdom, but also locking out those who want to enter the Kingdom.  This is eons away from the truth. The truth of the matter is that all human beings, and I repeat ALL humans, fight God on every turn. It is only by God's mercy that we are receiving eternity and redemption instead of what we deserve [Hell & eternal justice for sinning against an eternal God]

In Matthew 22:24, Jesus tells a parable of how God invites and calls many into His kingdom, only for them to resist vehemently. Some even go as far as killing the servants. This is evident now more than ever. We have seen a rising number of Christian deaths from the disciples up until now.  Now you might say I don't kill anyone, but the truth is, you're methods have just evolved, from outright crime to subtle things which are hard to pick up. May God reveal these unconscious walls we have set up in our hearts and lives.

The master then ends up bringing everyone who was in the streets that he could find, feeding them expensive drinks and meals. Living on earth, our eyesight has been corroded and accustomed to certain lenses of certification or importance. We tend to see the things of God as a "by the way" to our "very important" life. We have forgotten that our lives belong to Him, the earth, and all that is within it. Let us not sell our eternity for mortal satisfaction. We, the sheep, know the voice of our shepherd. When He calls us, let us respond immediately in obedience

Our prayer today is that God may reveal places in our lives where we have set up walls and are actively fighting his will and word for our lives. We pray that Jesus, you may reveal to us more and more of you and that you welcome us to the great feast you have prepared for us, all this we pray, in Jesus’ name, Amen

"Jesus, we accept your calling for our lives and we welcome you in our hearts"