Mathew 22:1-14. Here is one such feast Lord Jesus refers as a parable to explain the kingdom of God.

The parable goes like this that a king arranged a great feast for his son’s marriage and invited many important people. When the day came, he sent his servants to bring those whom he had invited. But they were not interested. Once again, he sent servants to bring them in chariots saying that a great feast is prepared, and everything arranged. They all started to give excuses, some said they are busy with new business, some busy with new family and refused to go, thus contempt the King. So, the king gets angry and orders them to be killed for not obliging to the invitation.

Exodus 34:7 Though HE is merciful, loving, and compassionate God, HE is also righteous judge not leaving the wicked unpunished for his wickedness. Exodus 34:14 for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.

Many of us we know that God is loving, merciful but the other side HE is consuming fire (Hebrew 12:29).

Hebrew 3: 17 Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies perished in the wilderness? ¹⁸ And to whom did God swear that they would never enter his rest if not to those who disobeyed?  And God scattered disobeyed Jew four corner of world and kept the remnants in Babylon, after 70 years HE brought them back. So many unknowingly enter eternal weeping and punishment due to God’s wrath upon their disobedience.

Meanwhile, he says to bring all those standing on road side, good or bad for the feast. The invitation is sent to all 4 directions to all the people, by proclaiming the Gospel of Christ by God’s servants even today. (Roman 11:17) But to accept it or not is in our hands. Praise God that we accepted and have come to HIS presence asking to make us worthy to attend the marriage of The lamb of God that will happen in heaven. (Rev. 19:8,9)

Now when all were gathered in the Banquet Hall, the King entered, and he found one man not in wedding garment. (V 11) As we should know, nothing is hidden from the eyes of our Almighty God. HE knows the purpose of our worship, our deep thoughts and attitudes.

That man was guilty and speechless. (V13) He wasn’t forgiven nor shown mercy but was thrown out into darkness of eternal weeping for not following the law of wearing the wedding garment. Yes, my dear brethren, God is loving, merciful, but on the other hand HE is destroying fire. HE is just, righteous and holy. Without holiness no one can see God.

Isaiah 61:10 As we accepted the invitation and came, God dresses us with cloth of salvation and shawl of righteousness. (Job 29:14; Rev 7:9; Rev 3: 17,18)

But we need to be careful about this precious cloth of salvation which was given free to us and grow in holiness with fear and trembling before God. Thus, be prepared to join that feast in heaven with our Lord Jesus for which HE is also preparing a place for us (John14:2)

Similarly, in this parable to attend the king feast, there is dress that needs to be worn by all who will join the feast.

But why this man did not wear it?

What could be the reason?

1. Reluctant to follow due to pride, thinking it is enough the way he is.
2. Taking God’s love for granted. Thinking God will not notice this small disobedience. Or thinking even if God notices, he won’t bother as HE is loving. This is Great deception.
3. Careless about the invitation of The King. Not knowing the value of king and his invitation. Thus, insulting the king and losing the great privilege.
4. Delaying in obeying due to laziness.

Jesus says Luke 21:36 take heed to pray to stand worthy before God.

Do we pray or plead for our holiness to God?

Do we take same efforts to catch up with our lost prayer time and bible meditation?

How much do we bother about our imperishable soul’s wellness as much as we are careful about our perishable body?

Are we taking our holiness serious?

How often do we fast and seek holiness in our thoughts and flesh?

HOPEFULLY we don’t stand speechless like this man when the king of kings take notice of us on that day.

Instead we have kept our wedding dress clean, spotless and are found in the wedding Banquet of the lamb of God with all the joy of salvation.

Amen

God bless you.