The Holy Spirit and the bride (the
church, true Christians) say ‘come!’ And
let everyone come who is thirsty( who is painfully
conscious of his need of those things by which the soul is refreshed, supported, and strengthened)
and whoever earnestly desires to do it, let him come and take and appropriate (drink) the water of life
without cost. (Rev.
22:17 Amplified)
This
scripture and Jesus’ corollary parable in Luke
14:15-23 reveal the Father beckoning us to come to His dining table where
food and water of His kingdom refresh, support and strengthen. Grace positions us as favored ones for His
dining table. Jesus’ death and resurrection seated us, by faith, at the table
of blessing for refreshment, support and strength. The food and drink is
FREE!!! Jesus already paid for it!!!
But we still
must choose it and consume it.
We choose to move from just a seat at
the table to consuming what is on
the table. The scripture calls us to take and appropriate. That means to
move from the position of grace to consumption and digestion of grace. Yes,
we actively consume and digest the spiritual nutrition of His Word, His
presence, His love, and His approval. I recall someone who occasionally
attended our church. I personally spoke into his life on several occasions. He
showed up for the Word but would not eat of it. He listened to truth but
resisted its power. He accepted the concept of God’s love but refused its
deliverance. He talked of God’s kingdom but did not walk in it. To this day that
person continues to languish in his spiritual walk falling far short of the
Father’s call on his life.
When we
consume and digest from the Father’s table we transform our thoughts to truth,
our soul to stability, and our leadership to our legacy. This is the transition to transformation;
moving from knowledge of the Kingdom to living in the Kingdom; moving
from observing to occupying.
It is
critical for all believers, but especially leaders, to come, eat and drink from
the Father’s table. As you digest all that He freely provides, you live in
His Kingdom and occupy earth on behalf of His Kingdom.
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