"Mine understanding was lifted up into Heaven where I saw our Lord as a lord in his own house, which hath called all his dear worthy servants and friends to a stately feast. Then I saw the Lord take no place in His own house, but I saw Him royally reign in His house, fulfilling it with joy and mirth, Himself endlessly to gladden and to solace His dearworthy friends, full homely and full courteously, with marvellous melody of endless love, in His own fair blessed Countenance."
Julian of Norwich (Ch. 14)
The Lord has called us to a wonderful feast at His own house. He does't act aloof or sit apart from us to show He is far above us. He doesn't tell us to serve Him or bow down to Him, doesn't make us do the dishes or demand we worship Him. He has a different and more beautiful way of royally reigning at His party - He reigns over His feast by walking among all of us as our friend, giving us the richest of food and drink, making us feel so comfortable and at home with Him. He reigns over His party by smiling at everyone, filling His house with joy and laughter, gladdening all our hearts with a song of His marvelous and endless love for us! His smile radiates around the room and His presence fills the party with joy and bliss. We are all brought to this party by Christ in His finished work. How amazing that the One who is Lord of all the universe is throwing a party for us, calling us His dearworthy friends! Yes, we are the treasured and honored guests at this party in the Godhead. All He wants to do is fill our hearts with His joy, sing over us of His love, and fellowship and party with us forevermore!
"You feed them with blessings from Your own table and let them drink from Your rivers of delight."
Psalm 35:8 (TLB)
"But here on this mountain, God-of-the-Angel-Armies will throw a feast for all the people of the world, A feast of the finest foods, a feast with vintage wines, a feast of seven courses, a feast lavish with gourmet desserts. And here on this mountain, God will banish the pall of doom hanging over all peoples, The shadow of doom darkening all nations. Yes, he’ll banish death forever. And God will wipe the tears from every face. He’ll remove every sign of disgrace From his people, wherever they are. Yes! God says so!"
Isaiah 25:5-7 (MSG)
A Prayer: I love thinking of You as a God who loves parties and celebrations. I want to celebrate with You forever!