In Proverbs, lady wisdom spreads a banquet and calls us to partake. Speaking figuratively from Scripture, it is not only Jesus Himself who calls us to share the banquet, but His bride, the church. The Spirit and the Bride say “Come” (Revelation 22). As we share table fellowship with Him, we are also sharing table fellowship with her. Joined with her, who is joined with Christ, we grow in wisdom.
Women, you prepare many tables, over and over, for your husbands and children. And so our Lord prepares a table before us, week after week. Very often, when everyone sits down, they don’t realize all the work that went into the planning, shopping, cooking, table setting and more. And so we are tempted to ingratitude. And in the same way, we have little idea all that went into the preparation of this feast. We come as little children, unaware of all the preparation. Oh, we have some idea, from Scripture, enough to keep us thankful. From God putting up with the complaining Israelites with their manna, to Jesus crying out, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” We get an inkling. Maybe it seems this way for you in some meals, but it is really true that Jesus went through hell to prepare this table for you.
And so respond in faith by lifting the cup of salvation, and calling on Yahweh’s name.
He has brought you to His banqueting table. He has prepared a place for you. His banner over you is love. The Spirit and the Bride say “Come.”
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