Now Everything Is Ready

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Have you ever wondered why we're invited to "buy without money" in Isaiah 55? In this powerful message delivered by Daniel Johnson, we discover how this paradoxical invitation encapsulates the entire gospel message.

The sermon examines God's passionate call—"Ho, everyone who thirsts"—as He tries to get our attention like a vendor at a ballgame. This cry isn't just an Old Testament metaphor; it's God removing every barrier between us and salvation. The preacher weaves together Isaiah 55 with the suffering servant passage of Isaiah 53, revealing how Jesus paid the ultimate price so we could come freely to God's table.

What's particularly striking is the challenge to modern Christianity. Have we forgotten what it means to truly follow Christ? The message asks whether we've downgraded our relationship with Jesus from bride to mere roommate. Through references to the Sermon on the Mount and Jesus's parable of the Great Supper, we're confronted with a critical question: Why do we spend our money, time, and energy on things that don't satisfy when God offers us abundance freely?

The most compelling insight comes when Mr. Johnson addresses how Satan attacks our testimony. Like a witness being discredited in court, our Christian witness loses power when our lives don't match our words. "Your preaching is pennies and your deeds are dollars," quotes the sermon from Spurgeon.

This call to authentic Christianity culminates with Jesus's invitation from the parable: "Come, for everything is now ready." The time to respond is now—not when we've finished our business, checked our property, or satisfied worldly obligations. God has prepared the feast; will you accept His invitation today?