All Things for My Good?Näide

On day one, I shared that stopping with “God works all things for my good” was a mistake, as if “my good” was the end goal. But now I know God has a higher purpose than just “my good.” He works all things for my good to conform me to the image of Christ, and that is ultimately for His glory.

He invited me to the wedding feast of His Son Jesus. Not because I am somehow worthy or good enough. But, because by His gracious power, He wants to make me worthy. I can sit at the banquet table in total peace with the Creator of the Universe and partake of the richness of His grace because of what Jesus did for me and what the Holy Spirit is doing in me.

But there are some at the table that still refuse to put on the righteousness of Christ. And that is how this parable sadly ends.

In ancient Eastern culture, it was common for the King - especially if he was wealthy, to provide clothes for his guests to wear at his feasts. We still practice this today on a smaller scale. When I got married, my groomsmen and I went to the tuxedo shop and rented the style of tux I wanted for them. My wife did the same for her bridesmaids' dresses. Could you imagine if one of my groomsmen or my wife’s bridesmaids said, “Thanks, but no thanks. I’m going to wear what I think is appropriate. If you can't accept the way I show up, then I guess I won't go.”

That's exactly what happened with the young man in the parable who was not wearing the wedding garments. He tried to participate in the King’s glory without wearing the attire that was provided for him. In a spiritual sense, he went to church, read his Bible, and did all the right things. But he never put on Christ, never trusted Jesus alone for his salvation.

What a tragedy. To show up to the Feast of the Age knowing and doing all the right things but never acknowledging the King of the Universe as Lord of your life.

On Day 1, I started out thinking God wanted to secure me on my throne. Revelation 3:20-21 says if we invite Jesus in, he will feast with us. If we put Him on the throne of our lives, He will invite us to sit with Him on His throne. That's where I want to be.

Reflect: Have you truly put on the righteousness of Christ, or are you still trying to come to the feast on your terms?

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