Come, for Everything is Now Ready

In the Book of Luke, Jesus tells a parable about a master preparing a great banquet and inviting many guests, saying “Come for everything is ready now.” After numerous invitations were turned down for various excuses, the master had his servants go into the streets to “bring the poor, crippled, blind, and lame so that his house would be full.”

After doing so, there still was room at the banquet so the servants were sent far and wide to bring people to attend so the house would be full. Finally, the result of the invitations was to feast and fellowship at a banquet given by God.

The parable provides much for our individual spiritual growth in today’s Great Banquet where the purpose is to know Jesus as Lord and Savior and to make him known.

When we accept God’s invitation to invest 72 continuous hours at the Great Banquet we learn that God’s love and grace can only be described as a spiritual banquet.

This blog story is about the Great Banquet and how it has impacted me as a guest.

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14 thoughts on “Come, for Everything is Now Ready”

  2. I wanted to take a moment to celebrate the remarkable growth I’ve seen in you since your participation in “The Great Banquet.” Your journey with Christ has been nothing short of inspiring, and it’s truly heartening to witness the transformative power of your faith.

    Your commitment to deepening your relationship with God is evident in the way you approach life with renewed vigor and purpose. Through your actions and words, you radiate the love and grace of Jesus, touching the lives of those around you in profound ways.

    It’s incredible to see how you’ve embraced the teachings and principles of “The Great Banquet” and allowed them to shape your walk with Christ. Your openness to God’s guidance and your willingness to surrender to His will are a testament to your growing spiritual maturity.

    Remember that this journey is a marathon, not a sprint. There will be ups and downs along the way, but know that you’re not alone. God is with you every step of the way, guiding and strengthening you as you continue to grow in faith.

    I encourage you to keep pressing forward, leaning into God’s grace and allowing His love to overflow from your life. Your journey is an inspiration to us all, and I’m excited to see how God will continue to work in and through you in the days ahead.

    Keep shining brightly, Barry. The world needs more people like you who are wholeheartedly devoted to following Christ.

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  3. Enjoyed so much your Invitation to the Banquet and the picture. Read it to my husband. It’s so nice to get an invitation to a dinner —such as the Somerset Trust Bank’s dinner. How even more exciting to get Christ’s invitation to His eternal banquet! I hope everyone takes notice & accepts. Thanks for sharing. You are truly an inspiration.

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  4. Barry, I hope your health continues to improve and you are enjoying life. I’m in Madrid following a language programme in Jaén. All is good but I fly home tomorrow and am ready for normality and home again. Take care.  Maggie 

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