Have you ever been invited to a party, wedding, or graduation?  When one receives an invitation, it is one way someone is trying to express they want you to celebrate with them or join them in something very special.

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The Bible is full of invitations. For example, God invited Abraham to make a covenant with Him, and Moses to receive the Ten Commandments, and when Jesus came to earth, He invited all “…who labor and are heavy laden,” and He would give them rest (Mt. 11:28).

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We have a God who invites and stretches out His hand and says, "Follow me."

Invitations also show trust and value, such as when someone invites another person to look after their house when they are out of town or babysit their child.

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Invitations can be life-changing, they can draw people closer in a relationship and even change the course of their lives.  Just think how significant it is when a young man invites his girlfriend to be his wife.

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No wonder Christ invited by saying:  Follow me (Mt. 4:19) …Come all who are weary (Mt. 11:28) …Come (Rev. 22:17).  His invitation is the greatest invitation ever offered, His invitation is to follow Him and become a Christian (Acts 22:16).   This invitation is powerful, it shows the value Christ has for those who are lost, and His invitation when accepted, can change one’s life now and for all eternity.  

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His invitation is an offer to all people to become a part of the Family of God (Gal. 3:26-27) and be added to His church (Acts 2:41).   He is inviting us to be family and a community of faithful servants.

 

Christ invites everyone!  What are you going to do with His invitation?  P.S.  If you have already responded to Christ's invitation how are you sharing it with others?

 

In Christ’s Service, Mark T. Tonkery