I was reading the parable of the great banquet today, and was really struck with this phrase: still there is room.
Jesus tells this story of those who had been invited to a feast. They had agreed initially to attend, but then once the food was ready, they find for themselves all sorts of ridiculous excuses to not attend anymore. The master of the house is angered at their insult, and then turns His anger into grace, and has the servant head out to the highways and by ways to compel people to the invitation.
Because still there is room.
We are living at a time in history whee still there is room in the kingdom, but this space will not always be.. There will come a time when the doors will be closed.
But here is the crux for me… While there is time, will I be the servant to go and invite? To go and compel?
For now, still there is room.
noice!