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It was customary for wedding guests to be given wedding clothes to wear to the banquet. It was unthinkable to refuse to wear these clothes. That would insult the host, who could only assume that the guest was arrogant and thought he didn't need these clothes, or that he did not want to take part in the wedding celebration. In this Parable, the wedding clothes picture the righteousness needed to enter God's Kingdom- the total acceptance in God's eyes that Christ gives every believer . Christ has provided these clothes of righteousness for everyone, but each person must choose to put them on in order to enter the King's Banquet (eternal life). There is an open invitation, but we must be ready. ☆ An excerpt from the New Living Translation Life Application Study Bible ☆

Paul could say this because he walked close to God, spent time in prayer and in reading God's Word, and was aware of God's presence in his life at all times. Can you also tell others to imitate you and they will not be misled? Can your life demonstrate the love, patience, faith and other virtues of Christ that are worthy of emulation? Consider these...

The response of King Jehoshaphat of Judah in this verse is a great lesson to be learnt. Before collaborating with King Ahab of Israel, he wanted to seek the counsel of the Lord first. Do you do likewise? Do you get God involved in your affairs? Do you find out what He says before finalizing your decisions? If not, then let's turn over a new leaf, for without God's say in our lives, homes, academics and decisons, we will fail😟😟. Seeking God's counsel before putting your decisions into action guarantees your success and saves you from making mistakes. This is because He l❤ves you, and will not let you make unwise, unhealthy and deadly decisions if you seek His counsel about them.😊😊😊 " We can make our plans, but it is the Lord who will determine our steps "-☆Proverbs 16:9☆

When the trumpet of the Lord sounds and time is no more, And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair, When the saved of the earth gather, And the roll is called up yonder, will you be there? On the bright and cloudless morning, When the dead in Christ rise, and share in the glory of His resurrection, When His chosen ones gather to their home beyond the skies, And the roll is called up yonder, will you be there? ☆With reference to James Milton Black's When the roll is called up yonder ☆

When Daniel understood Nebuchadnezzar's dream, he was stunned, and he wondered how to break the news. He told the king he wished what the dream foreshadowed would happen to the king's enemies and not to Nebuchadnezzar. How could Daniel be so deeply grieved at the fate of Nebuchadnezzar, the king who was responsible for the destruction of Daniel's home and nation? Daniel had forgiven Nebuchadnezzar, and so God was able to use Daniel. Very often when we have been wronged by someone, We find it difficult to forget the past. We may even be glad when that person suffers. However, forgiveness means putting the past behind you. Can you love someone who has hurt you? Can you serve someone who mistreated you? Ask God to help you forgive, forget, and love. God may use you in an extraordinary way in that person's life ☆An excerpt from the New Living Translation Life Application Study Bible☆

I came across a nice story today and I know you will love it☺. Here it goes... A worried woman went to her gynecologist and said: “Doctor, I have a serious problem and desperately need your help! My baby is not even one year old, and I’m pregnant again. I don’t want kids so close together.” So the doctor said: “Okay, and what do you want me to do?” She said: “I want you to end my pregnancy, and I’m counting on your help with this.” The doctor thought for a little, and after some silence, he said to the lady: “I think I have a better solution for your problem. It’s less dangerous for you, too.” She smiled, thinking that the doctor was going to accept her request. Then he continued: “You see, in order for you not to have to take care of two babies at the same time, let’s kill the one in your arms. This way, you could rest some before the other one is born. If we’re going to kill one of them, it doesn’t matter which one it is. There would be no risk for your body if you...

"And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off. And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die. And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye not sin." - Exodus 20:18-20 Fear God but do not be afraid of Him such that you're scared to talk to Him or approach Him. He's a loving Father who draws His children to Himself in love. But fear Him! To fear Him means to highly respect Him and to be filled with awe for Him. * Fearing God makes you put Him first, obey His commands and do what is right in His eyes. *

Life does not always offer goodies. Similarly, in our Christian journey, it's not every time that we get the things we desire, sometimes we are hit squarely and badly on the face by misfortunes too. And during such times, it's only our faith in God that keeps us on the journey. But if you want to give up on God and your faith during such downside moments, just remember God's miraculous interventions in your past and believe in Him to turn things around for you and He will☺

When we are recounting the many blessings that come our way, never should we rob God of the glory and honour He deserves by taking credit for them. Moses gave all the glory to God for what He has done for the Israelites when he was recounting to Jethro everything the Lord has done, and as a result, Jethro praised God and exalted Him above all other gods. (v. 10-11) ☆In sum, let's be careful to not attribute the manifold blessings of God upon our lives to our capabilities, for it's even by the grace of God that we are able to do what we do.☆

Trust in God and in God alone. Even if you need to trust man for something, just trust in God to help man keep his word. That's the secret, because man is a frail being who cannot even tell if he will be alive the next second, but not our God. Our God lives and reigns forever. And if you put your faith, hope and trust in Him, never will He let you down. ☆Those who trust in God are as secure as the firm and providence-supported Mount Zion (I Peter 2:6)☆