THE INVITATION

In Matthew 11:28-30, we read: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

“Mail, Grandfather.” Timmy waved an envelope, handed it to him. “Fancy writing, too.”

“That fancy writing is called calligraphy, Timmy. Beautiful, isn’t it?”

“Aren’t you going to open it?” Timmy hovered. “I want to see what it is."

“Not now. I’ll leave it on the kitchen table. We can look at the beautiful writing from time to time.”

“But Grandfather, we won’t know what’s in it if we don’t open it.”

“True. Okay, let’s open it!” Breaking the seal, he took out an invitation. “We’re invited to your uncle’s wedding.”

“That’ll be fun. Will my cousins be there?”

“Hope so except receiving an invitation doesn’t guarantee they’ll accept and be there.”

“Why not? They’ll miss out.” 

“By the way, Timmy. Did you see the invitation on your bedside table?” Eyes wide, Timmy ran upstairs.

“There’s no invitation, just my Bible.” He came downstairs, shoulders drooping. 

“You missed it?" Timmy’s forehead wrinkled. “You have an invitation from the King of Kings to come to Him. He invites you but it’s up to you to respond.”

“Oh. I never thought about it like that. Is it too late to accept His invitation?”

“Not at all.”

“Just think, Grandfather. I have two invitations. One to my cousin’s wedding. One from the King. Know what? I’m accepting both of them.” Grandfather smiled.

“Good choice, Timmy. That’s one you’ll never regret.” 

Kingdom Thinking. I received an invitation from the Lord Jesus. He promises to give me rest. He’ll never leave nor forsake me and He loves me with an everlasting love. He offers His invitation to you. Won’t you come?