Doug L (18 Oct 2020)
"Only "those" who
choose to deny themselves to "follow" Christ are "worthy"
of Him."
You may be "worthy" because of Christ's sacrifice for you to
enter heaven but not "worthy" to be seated next to Him as His
bride. Do not just assume this high position.
When Jesus noticed that all who had come to the dinner were
trying to sit in the seats of honor near the head of the table,
he gave them this advice: “When you are invited to a wedding
feast, don’t sit in the seat of honor. What if someone who is
more distinguished than you has also been invited? The host will
come and say, ‘Give this person your seat.’ Then you will be
embarrassed, and you will have to take whatever seat is left at
the foot of the table!
“Instead, take the lowest place at the foot of the table. Then
when your host sees you, he will come and say, ‘Friend, we have
a better place for you!’ Then you will be honored in front of
all the other guests.
For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who
humble themselves will be exalted.”
(Luke 14:7-11)
Do not demand an audience with the king or push for a place
among the great. It is better to wait for an invitation than to
be sent to the end of the line, publicly disgraced! (Proverbs
25:6)