Paul, with great love as always for his people asks, did they stumble as to fall beyond recovery?

Of course not! But because the Israelites rejected Jesus the rest of the world, who were not even looking have been offered salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

Just like in the parable of the banquet, the original invitees have said no, and you are invited to the banquet of salvation. Have you accepted this invitation through faith in Jesus?

Have you accepted it but struggle to let go of the many distractions we have in the world and fully submit your life to Jesus? God loves and has a plan for everyone. Let us not miss out on that plan by prioritising our own desires.

God’s plans cannot be changed. He used Israel’s biggest mistake - rejecting their messiah - to bring huge riches to the world. That is, to bring the gentiles – us, into his Kingdom!

If we were grafted into this cultivated olive tree as (Paul puts it) successfully, how much more will the Israelites who were broken off be grafted back in again when they recognise Jesus as their messiah.