Monthly musing

The Great Invitation

Jay Launius – Maud church of Christ Maud, Texas

Can you imagine receiving an invitation to freely attend the sporting event of your choice, complete with VIP accommodations? Or perhaps seeing your favorite music artist with front row seating and backstage passes at no cost? Not many of us would refuse such an offer. God has given all of us the greatest invitation of all-time. Listen to the prophet Isaiah...
“Come now, and let us reason together,” says the LORD, “Though your sins are like scarlet,
They shall be as white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They shall be as wool.
If you are willing and obedient,
You shall eat the good of the land;
(Isaiah 1:18–19)
Although this invitation was made long before Jesus came, God made good on His offer, and sent the Savior to make these promises possible. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Rom. 5:8), making it possible for us to taste the goodness of heaven. However, in the next verse, Isaiah warns of turning down the great invitation. “But if you refuse and rebel, you shall be devoured by the sword, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” (Isaiah 1:20)
Having accepted God’s invitation and obeying the gospel through Jesus Christ, we can be forever grateful. If you have not given your RSVP to the Lord, then there’s no better time to do so than TODAY!