Today’s 333 Devotional: “Time For A Heavenly Party”

When it comes to having a celebration, that is, a party, Lorna Wing, the British counterpart to Martha Stewart said, “People are made to party.” Now, I’m not advocating this stance, but it’s true that everyone loves a good party, especially in America. Weren’t we the ones who coined the phrase, “TGIF,” or “Thank God It’s Friday!”

People live for the weekend and having a good time, which should speak volumes to those who approach church on Sunday with all the enthusiasm of a snail on a hot day.

Now, what makes a good party isn’t necessary the food, nor is it the decorations, or the music. What makes a party are the people, the relationships we have, it’s the host and hostess, and it’s all the other guests.

Nothing is worse than being at a party and feeling like an outsider, feeling like you don’t fit in or don’t belong. Others are having a good time, connecting, and enjoying the company of others, but you seem to be the odd person out. These are the type of parties we would rather forget and get out of.

It is for this reason that my desire is that all who come through the doors at Living Waters Fellowship develop real and lasting relationships. First, with the host, Jesus Christ, who heads up the church, and then with the other guests to His celebration, that is other believers.

It is also my desire that no one feels like they are an outsider, because the truth is all people matter to God, and therefore, everyone should matter to all of us who say we believe in Jesus Christ, who have been invited to the greatest celebrations of all times, the marriage supper of the Lamb, Jesus, in heaven.

Now, that’s going to be a party. And it’s the height of hypocrisy to say we can’t wait to get to God’s heavenly party if we’re not willing connect with God’s people now.