When the king prepared a wedding banquet, but none came, He sought others to come, that there be no empty seats. Be sure you do not despise the feast prepared for you. Honor the host’s preparations. Don’t do so by taking a small piece and making yourself as small and inconspicuous as possible in a corner. Jesus Christ is here rejoicing over you (Isaiah 62:5). Chew on that for a while. Rejoice and glory in Him.
Are you worthy to be here? Not on your own merit. But your Lord has provided you with wedding clothes – Jesus Christ’s own obedience. Express your gratitude to Him by enjoying His presence, by enjoying the feast He has made ready.
Be sure to discern the body of which we partake. First, If you are deliberately out of fellowship with Christ, if you don’t really want to be here, then do not partake. Second, If you are out of fellowship with any member of His body gathered around you, realize that you have 7 days before you will be here again. Prepare for Christ’s arrival. If you are taking delight in the broken relationship, then do not come to this table. Third, If you are out of fellowship with any member of Christ’s Body, the Church universal, gathered elsewhere this morning, beware. Are you taking delight in that break, glad you don’t have to deal with THEM anymore? Then do not come.
Discern the Body in these 3 ways. But none of us is in perfect fellowship with God or our neighbor. If you are saddened by the sin you see remaining, if you truly desire closer fellowship with your Savior and His people, then come, regardless of the sin that tries to hinder you.
He has brought you to His banqueting table. He has prepared a place for you. His banner over you is love.
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