CoffeeKid's Journal

The Feast

There was in this land a rich and generous ruler, filled with kindness and love. Out of his vast wealth he had a desire to share everything with those who knew him well, and respected his name.

The host sent out a call to everyone throughout the land to come and join him at the banquet he had prepared.

Each received a personal invitation and delivered by the rulers’ own son.

Some received the invitation but refuse to attend.

Others came to his home and set at his table but would not eat nor drink.

Only a chosen few did give thanks to their host and dine upon the lavish feast set before them.

When the feast had ended and the ruler rose from the table he summonsed his guards.

To those that came but did not eat from his table, he put outside his gates, because they did not truly know him.

When the last of those who did not eat had been removed and the gates locked behind them, the ruler addressed the few saying, come all I have is yours to share. You are loyal to my house, you bring honor to my name. And here you shall live with me in splendor, wanting not of anything.

Carl A. Gooch ~ 12 November 2008