Several days ago I read Psalm 2 for my devotions and was struck by the invitation recorded in verses 7-9: 

I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces lie a potter’s vessel.”

Our God is such a gentleman! He made a plan for His Son, to make the ends of the earth His possession, to bring all nations under His rule. But the Son has a choice. “Ask of me” and it will be done. Obviously the nature of the Trinity and their unified relationship makes this passage more complicated than those three words alone, but as I was reading this Psalm normally referred to when speaking of the judgment of God, I was surprised to have this kind exchange brought to my attention. 

I considered this invitation, this relationship between God the Father and God the Son and realized we as His sons and daughters have the very same relationship. You and I are invited into the same fellowship that the Trinity enjoys! Isn’t that amazing? 

• You’re invited into God’s family. The water of your new life has been paid by the blood of the Lamb. “And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.” – Revelation 22:17
• You’re invited into God’s presence and His kingdom purposes. “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” – John 15:4-5
• You’re invited into God’s plan for your life. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me an ego and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:11-13
• You’re invited into an intimate relationship with your Creator and Savior. “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” – Revelation 3:20
• You’re invited into rest, leaving the worries of this world in His capable hands. “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28-30
• You’re invited into healing. “Come, and let us return to the Lord; For He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up.” – Hosea 6:1
• You’re invited into a behind-the-scenes look at His wisdom and the mysteries of His universe. “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” – Jeremiah 33:3

God invites us, but He never forces us or demands we comply. He offers a choice. Would you like life or death? Healing or brokenness? Purpose or wandering? Wisdom or foolishness?

The invitation has been extended to you, engraved by His hand and sealed by His blood, but it is up to you to accept, ask, open the door, and take His yoke. You are wanted, accepted, and welcome to join hands with the King of the Universe. The choice is yours.