#GOFAMINTDailyDevotion Mon. 13/2/2017
LESSON 12 19/2/2017
THE PARABLE OF THE WEDDING CLOTHES
Suggested Hymns: G.H.B. 148, 150
Devotional Reading: Lk. 14:15-24
Topic for Adults: Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen.
Topic for Youths: Don’t Refuse God’s Invitation
Topic for Intermediates: Enter Through The Narrow Gate
Scripture Lesson: Matt. 22:1-3; Rev. 21:2,9; Matt. 22:4-8; 23:37; 22:8-13
Memory Verse: “But when the king came to see the guests, he saw a man there who did not have on a wedding garment. So he said to him, friend, how did you come in here without a wedding garment’. And he was speechless (Matt. 22:11-12) NKJV
DAILY DEVOTIONAL READING
Mon. 13/2/2017
The Gates Of The Kingdom Are Open Wide
Matt. 22:9-10; Col. 3:12
When the specially invited guest continually refused to honour the invitation of the King to the wedding banquet, the gates to the wedding banquet were opened wide to all and sundry. It becomes clear here that salvation is not based on ethnicity, education, income bracket, popularity, ministry position, personality type, cultural savy, athletic ability, or attractiveness. For this reason, we should be very careful not to assume that the people most fit for the kingdom are those who look most like us. Though the gates of the kingdom are open wide, the kingdom still has gates and we must enter through them. The kingdom imposes conditions of righteousness on us. We must bear its fruits. We have a particular kind of clothing to wear to the feast. In the words of Apostle Paul, we must put on, “as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility,” and the like. We mustn’t miss this important point — the kingdom of God is a feast. God means to be enjoyed. He is the God of laughter, great provider, and the very help in the time of trouble. In his presence, says David, there is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11). God is calling everybody to His Kingdom because there is a seat with your name on it.
Point of Emphasis: God is calling everybody to His Kingdom because there is a seat with your name on it.
Prayer Point: Oh Lord my father do not let me miss my seat in your kingdom.
