Horatius Bonar addresses the tendency of worldly men to reject the presence of God, as illustrated in Job 21:14, where they express a desire for God to depart from them. He explains that this rejection is not born from atheism or a sense of injustice, but rather from a love for worldly pleasures that God threatens to disrupt. Bonar emphasizes that this attitude is prevalent not only in the world but also within the church, where individuals seek to distance themselves from God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, and God's law. Ultimately, he highlights God's persistent love and desire to remain close to humanity, despite their rejection. Bonar calls for a recognition of the emptiness that follows God's departure and the importance of embracing His presence.

Chuck Smith emphasizes the urgency of God's invitation to His banquet, illustrating how many initially invited rejected the call, leading to a broader invitation extended to the marginalized. He highlights that God allows individuals to decline His invitation, but doing so is an insult to the costly preparations made for them. The sermon stresses that rejecting God's invitation not only affects the individual but also influences others, and ultimately cuts one off from future opportunities for friendship with God. Smith concludes by reminding listeners that all things are now ready, urging them to respond to God's call in these last days.