Theme of the Day: It’s Time To Invite The Unworthy
Don’t you hate it when someone has prepared an excellent meal, but travel delays mean that certain friends or relatives don’t get to enjoy it? Sometimes there are no leftovers, and an opportunity is lost.
God has prepared an extraordinary spiritual meal for all people. It is received by faith. But it is not offered forever. The day will come when body and soul are separated, and those who do not believe in Jesus as their Savior will not share in his blessings. It’s the beginning of the end. Now is the time to issue the invitation!
Matthew 22:1-14
Isaiah 25:6-9
Romans 1:16-17
Psalm 84A
886 – Blessed Are They
573 – Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness
938 – This Is the Feast
661 – Draw Near and Take the Body of Your Lord
568 – His Robes for Mine
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, you invite us to trust in you for our salvation. Deal with us not in the severity of your judgment but by the greatness of your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples. Alleluia.