Psalm 37:18

Psalm 37:18

The Blameless Party

I wish I could say that I was in the Blameless Party, don’t you? What prestige and honour go with such a membership. Why? Because those who have attained this pinnacle of achievement spend all of their days under the Lord’s care. Every day, every hour, every minute he watches out for them. This is better than even royalty can ever hope for, to dwell in the Lord’s presence 24/7 must be amazing! Sadly, only the blameless can boast of such privileges and you and I would hold up our hands and admit that we fall far short of that description. Shameless more like! 

I can hear you saying, “Hang on a moment but surely we do belong in God’s household, surely we do have His divine protection at all times?” Yes, of course we do, and it is not something we have attained, our membership is based solely on what Jesus Christ has done. The invitation to join came from Him but it is only available to those who are humble enough to acknowledge their sin and their dependency. It’s the only top class, exclusive club in the world where membership is by heavenly invitation, it costs us nothing and when we join up it is not just for life but for eternity. The inheritance of the blameless lasts for ever. So, whenever we take bread and wine, remember that this is an exclusive club but it is inclusive to all who believe. Our host has paid for us to join and the reason He did so is because He loves us. The table at which we dine may not be covered in gleaming cut glass and silver cutlery, the food and drink may be simple but this is God’s banqueting table and there are few who are called to feast here. We are not entitled to take the bread and wine unless we are absolutely sure that we are blameless. The very things that make us blameless are the things that we are invited to eat and drink – the body and blood of our Lord.  Hallelujah!

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