God’s invitation to salvation is gloriously wide—but
let’s be honest, not everyone responds.
Jesus said, “For many are called, but few are
chosen.” That line wraps up His parable of the wedding feast, where the
original invitees refused to come. So the King extended the invitation to
others—good, bad, and everything in between. The call went out broadly, but
only those properly dressed were allowed to stay.
In ancient Jewish weddings, kings often provided
garments for their guests. These weren’t optional—they signified honor,
acceptance, and alignment with the host’s generosity. Refusing the garment was
a bold insult. Showing up without it? A defiant rejection of the King’s way. In
Jesus’ story, no one who sincerely wanted to come the King’s way was turned
away. Those excluded either rejected the invitation outright or tried to enter
on their own terms—without the garment.
The “chosen” aren’t a lucky few. They’re the ones
who heard the call, responded with humility, and received the King's robe. Scripture
affirms this open invitation again and again:
• John 3:16 – “Whosoever believes in Him”
• Acts 2:21 & Romans 10:13 – “Whosoever shall
call on the name of the Lord shall be saved”
• Titus 2:11 – “The grace of God has appeared… to
all people”
• 1 Timothy 2:4 – “[God] desires all people to be
saved”
• Revelation 22:17 – “Whosoever will, let him take
the water of life freely”
Today, that invitation still goes out through the preaching of the Gospel. Many
hear it. But not all respond. Some ignore it. Others resist it. And some try to
come clothed in religion or good works—not in Christ’s righteousness.
So don’t shrug off God’s call. If you’ve heard the
Gospel, respond with faith. Don’t assume proximity to church, or knowledge of
the Bible, or being a "good" person is enough. Put on the King's
garment—the righteousness of Christ offered freely to all will accept it. Trust
His finished work, walk with Him daily, and let His Spirit shape your life.
Today, may the Lord clothe you in His righteousness, stir your heart to say “yes,” and fill you with joyful anticipation for the wedding feast of the Lamb.
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