The Greatest Invitation
Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, Come, buy and eat.
Isaiah 55:1
In one week, I received several invitations in the post. One inviting me to attend “free” seminars on retirement, another on preaching, were immediately thrown away. But the invitation to a gathering honouring a long-time friend caused me to reply immediately, “Yes! I accept.” Invitation + Desire = Acceptance.
Isaiah 55:1 is one of the great invitations in the Bible. The Lord said to His people who were in difficult circumstances, “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.” This is God’s remarkable offer of inner nourishment, deep spiritual satisfaction, and everlasting life (v 2–3).
The Lord Jesus repeats this invitation in the last chapter of the Bible: “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. (Rev. 22:17).
We often think of eternal life as beginning when we die. In reality, it begins when we receive Jesus Christ as our Saviour and Lord. God’s invitation to find eternal life in Him is the greatest invitation of all! Invitation + Desire = Acceptance.
Bible Reading
Numbers 13:26–32; 14:20–24.
Prayer
Lord, may I love You wholeheartedly today and follow You every day of my life seeking to serve You. In the lovely name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
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