Let’s face it, Thanksgiving is a lot of work!
There are groceries to buy, pies to bake, and then, of course, there’s the turkey to prepare. I’m a vegetarian, so I can’t speak from experience on this, but I’ve been told it’s a lot of work. But even when the turkey’s done, there’s still the vegetables to wash, the salad to make, potatoes to be mashed..phew! I’m getting tired just thinking about it!
Even though Thanksgiving dinner is so much work, most of us would say it’s worth it in the end. When we finally sit down to a table overflowing with food and bow our heads together as a family to give thanks, we don’t think about all the hard work which went into the meal. No, we’re just happy to be together, laughing, talking, just enjoying each other’s company.
In the near future, after Jesus comes again to take His people home, we will all sit down to a meal of thanksgiving, “the wedding supper of the Lamb.” Revelation 19:9. Jesus has put a lot of preparation into that meal, even giving His life, to assure your place at the table, but that’s not what He’ll be thinking about on that day.
Isaiah 53:11 says that Jesus, “when he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied.” When Jesus finally gets to sit down with His family, with you and I, He won’t think about the cross or the nails in His hands and feet. He won’t be feeling the crown of thorns or the whip on His back. No, He’ll just be glad you’re there. With love in His eyes, He will look at you and say, “You know, it was worth it all, just to have you here. Let’s eat!”
Revelation 19:9 says, “Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!” This morning Jesus stands at the door of your heart, an invitation in His hand, sealed with His blood. It would mean so much to Him for you to come. After all, He gave His life, so you can be there. The meal is ready. All that’s missing is you. Won’t you come?
God bless and have a great day!