R.S.V.P.
6th of 7 devotions in Jesus Appreciation series
Revelation 19:1-10
Revelation 19:7-8: “Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. [Not weird for boys!]
“Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” (Fine linen is stitched with every righteous act of the saints. Our clothing is still being made while we live on earth).
Twelve-year-old Cassie clutched the envelope and jumped up screeching, “This is it! The invitation has arrived!” She tore open the envelope. While reading, worry lines etched on her forehead.
“What’s the matter,” mom asked. “Isn’t this what you’ve been waiting for?”
“Yeah,” Cassie admitted. She waved a small envelope at mom. “What’s this? It’s even stamped and addressed. … The address is … Cindy’s home!” Cassie wondered, “What does R.S.V.P. mean?”
Cassie’s mom giggled her reply, “R.S.V.P. is French. Répondez s'il vous plait means ‘Please respond.’ The invitation asks you to acknowledge whether you plan to attend the party.”
“Oh, that’s pretty formal for a kid’s birthday party!” Cassie said. “Return Signed Very Promptly” is English for what this small card wants.”
Cassie’s mom laughed. “Good translation, dear. Just mark it and we’ll mail it tomorrow,” mom advised.
Cassie got an invitation to a birthday party and was very excited. This is Cindy’s birthday party. Yet, Cassie was delighted to receive the invitation. She’d waited for the invitation for days and is eager to respond her acceptance. “I’m so happy!” Cassie admitted.
Believers-in-Christ are very blessed and should always feel happy, too. We’ve been reading how Jesus blesses us in four most recent devotions. Now we’re asked to acknowledge Jesus’ invitation to the most spectacular banquet ever thrown! The attendees are our spiritual brothers and sisters—many that you’ll recognize from worship each week—Jesus’ church.
This banquet is for you! You are the guest-of-honor, as though you were the birthday girl. (See lesson linked below for more information).
Christ Himself is both the celebrant and meal at once. No one ever went to a party where the host was the meal. (Imagine Jesus serving you Holy Communion). The marriage supper of the Lamb is where the “Priest” (as One interceding for us) represents the sacrifice. And this supper will be the most nourishing ever, too: forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation!
Take Home Nugget
With every heartbeat, every breath sings praise for LORD Jesus! For only He poured out His lifeblood for me. His sacrifice was perfect, complete, and final for forgiveness and eternal life with Him!
Holy Father, Please mark your R.S.V.P. checked for my attending this heavenly wedding banquet of You Son, the Lamb! I pray this in His precious name, Amen.
Adapted from “Blessed Are You” by Rev. Dr. Frederick W. Baue. Portals of Prayer a trimonthly devotional magazine. November 22, 2017. Missouri.
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