pieces of the puzzle

Good morning,
Today, as I read, I felt like pieces of the puzzle were coming together.  The parable of the wedding banquet made sense right away.  I understand that everyone is invited to follow Jesus and live their life according to God's will.  I understand that few will accept and follow through with this. 
Jesus told the people to give taxes to Caesar because it is worldly money.  We give to the government what belongs to them, but we should give ourselves to God.  The greatest commandment is to "Love the Lord your God with all you heart and with all your soul and with all your mind."  If we do this, everything else will fall into place. 

In Genesis, we see Abraham buy a plot of land, well a cave, to bury Sarah.  Even though God told him that land was rightfully his, he bought it from the man who lived in the region.  This cave would be the final resting place for Abraham and several others. 

Today we see many people who live according to God's will, but also follow the law of the land they live in.  We have to balance both.  We must put God first, but humble ourselves to others.  Just because we are promised great things in the future, doesn't mean we don't have to follow rules today.

Have a great day!