The Invitation

      The Invitation

It was a stranger’s call!

“Come and dine with me.”
The invitation announced, “It’s free.”   
“I’ll pay,” it said.
“What’s the catch?” I thought as I reread.

 A stranger’s call so long ago!

“I’m willing to wait.
Bring me your cares- it’s never too late.
Come and dine with me,”
Was its drawing plea.

No longer a stranger’s call

   accepted throughout the years.
It pulls with urgent joy through my tears-
No need to cover my faults or hide;
He sets them all aside. 

 The call comes forth-

“I'm willing to wait
To take your burdens upon my plate.”
This invitation-it holds a promise within-
A glow that transcends.

The call rings forth,
“My friend and loved One,
Come and be my Son.
Enter my house and dine with me;
Fellowship is the simple key.
I’ll pay,” it said-
The invitation that I read.

                        Mary Crisp Jameson

Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.  John 21:12