The Invitation

Written By: Elisabeth C. Tunstall

to

WISDOM’S BANQUET

Sinville Summons You……..

Today seemed to be an ordinary day in the land of Sinville, a place where people were brute, foolish and corrupt.

Foolish

Corrupt Proud Wicked

Patty Peculiar

Patty Peculiar was a resident but she was tired of living there. “If only I could find a way to escape,” she would say to herself, “but how?”

Even the food was nasty. On the outside it looked perfectly fine but on the inside it was, well…….

It was rotten!

But no one seemed to notice, well except Patty Peculiar. She continued to eat the food, but Patty could tell it was making her sick, slowly and surely.

“I bet in Holyville the food is good there,” she’d say. “Rumor has it, that the people in that land will one day meet the Ancient of all Kings,” Patty would tell people.

Welcome to…. holyville!

But

no one in Sinville would listen to her. Instead, they would say,

“Ha! Ha! Patty so strange, so odd, so peculiar.

If you don’t be quiet we’re going to turn you over to Mr. Leviathan. He’ll set you straight.” He was their leader and the most corrupt of all. So she kept silent once more.

As always in the afternoon, Patty Peculiar went to her mailbox. “Wait, what’s this? I’ve never seen an envelop like this.” Patty gasped, “Oh wow! An invitation from Wisdom to feast at Her glorious banquet in Holyville. It’s the end of the week on Sabbath. That means she knows the Ancient King! She just has to.”

You Are Invited!

WISDOM’S BANQUET

Patty Peculiar told no one but later found out that others in Sinville had received an invitation as well.

Many had rejected immediately while others agreed and then backed out at the last minute. But that didn’t stop Patty Peculiar. She was going.

When Patty came to the door she was greeted by a Lady like she had never seen before, who introduced herself as Mother Wisdom. She opened the double doors and welcomed Patty Peculiar in. The banquet hall was breathtakingly beautiful and decked in purple silk, white lace and other fine linen and tapestries.

As Patty walked further in, Mother Wisdom introduced her to someone by the name of Mother Knowledge, who then showed Patty the banquet tables of food.

There was so much variety and assortment of foods and drinks. Everything looked delicious. Patty Peculiar was enticed by all the aromas but soon became overwhelmed. There were just so many choices. It seemed endless. Patty thought to herself, “Oh, where do I sit, what foods should I eat? I don’t want to make a mistake? Will these Ladies take me to meet the Ancient King? “

Without saying a word, Mother Knowledge knew exactly what she was thinking. So she smiled and said, “Patty I want you to meet Mother Understanding, she will take it from here.” Mother Understanding grabbed Patty Peculiar’s hand saying, “Don’t worry. I will show you your seat. I have prepared a plate just for you.” “A plate for me,” Patty

Peculiar thought in amazement. So Patty was taken to her seat with her name right on the place setting. Patty sat down with a flood of emotions. She was joyful to be invited to such a place but was sad that she had spent so much time in Sinville.

While Patty was deep in her thoughts, Mother Understanding returned with her drinks and food. “Now I have prepared this especially for you. I want you to take your time Patty. Savor every single bite and enjoy every sip. This will heal your body and make you feel much better. Do you understand me dear?” “Yes,” Patty replies. So she began to eat every single morsel, doing her best to eat slowly and experience every bite as Mother Understanding instructed.

Patty also took time to scan the room for she was not alone. There were other guests. She noticed that no single guest had the same type of food or the same amount. But one thing was consistent, every person had cups of MILK,

WINE

…..and bread. This bread was said to be unleavened.

“Hmm, wonder why that is,” Patty Peculiar thought. No matter.

No matter. Patty was just so happy to be there. She sat in amazement with so many questions lingering in her mind. She wanted to come again and again and maybe she would muster up the courage to ask one of these Mothers to introduce her to the Ancient King. If only.

Astonished

Humbled Grateful amazed

Patty was practically done with her meal when Mother Wisdom approached her. “Patty did you enjoy your meal?” “Oh yes,” Patty replies. Mother Wisdom smiles and begins to speak with Patty very plainly, “You know Patty the land of Sinville is no place for you. Mr. Levithian has deceived many into staying but that doesn’t mean you have to. The food is making you sick and if you stay, you will lose your life my child.

Wisdom

Takes our hand & guides us!

“I want you to continue to dine with us in Holyville, our food has the best and purest ingredients. The people who eat our food, are healthy and well. And one day, the people in Holyville, will meet our Ancient King. He is the most powerful and all good things come from him. He is the head of our very happy and holy family and one day all people in Holyville will have eternal joy and life.”

“You

listen to the advice of Mother Knowledge and Mother Understanding. That way, you can be just like us. We can help you if you let us. Do you want us to help you?”

may join us, but you have to dine at these banquets and heed to all of my advice. You must also

Wisdom Holds us close

“Patty Peculiar cried and fell on her knees, “Yes. Please help me Mother Wisdom. I don’t want to live in Sinville anymore. I want Holyville to be my home. I felt so sick until I ate the food you have here. It’s like my body was healing with every bite. You can help me I know it.”

“Very good Patty. We will help you and one day you will meet the Ancient King. Here is your invitation for the next banquet and never return to Sinville again. You will remain here with us in Holyville. You are welcomed here. You are home.”

Wisdom Gives Us Joy!

So Patty Peculiar returned no more to Sinville. She continued to feast at Wisdom’s banquets at felt stronger with every meal. As Patty continued her life in Holyville, she was able to try all different kinds of food. Her newly discovered Mothers taught her so much. Patty’s heart was overflowing with happiness because she knew that one sweet, precious day she would meet the Ancient King and her life would never ever be the same. The End.

Wisdom Kisses us with God’s word

HOLYVILLE

The end The end