The Great Wedding

Adorned in the brightest materials, highlighted with gold and precious metals, we stand before the Groom. He spared no expense in preparing this event for us. To ensure it went off without any interruption, He fought every enemy that would dare stand up to His desire to have us. His love for us drives Him to make sure every “i” is dotted and every “t” crossed. No detail is overlooked and no corner is cut in preparing for this glorious day.

The New Testament refers to Christ as the Groom and the church as the bride. The people are the church and right now we are all preparing for that great wedding day. We don't want any distractions and so we focus on our Savior. We don't want any forgotten items so we vigorously study His word so that every desire of the Groom is followed. After all, He picked us out. He could've chosen anyone else, but instead He called for us to be His bride.

But God isn't just about the visuals, He inspires all of the senses to come alive with His plans. We're adorned in the finest scents. We've been washed clean in His righteousness so that not a single spec of sin lingers on our bodies. The finest meal is being planned and a feast will ensue the ceremony. Excitement fills the air. The hour is approaching and everything is coming together for one perfect celebration.

Can you feel the time approaching? Does your heart feel the excitement of the coming events? The ultimate celebration, full of trumpets filling the air with their joyful song, proclaiming each of us as we march down the aisle towards our Savior. So many lives have been touched, so many hearts have been rescued from the path of sin. In His grace He accepted us and made us new. Soon we will stand in the presence of our Lord. Soon we will take our place in the Heavens. What an awesome day that will be! Tears of joy will flow, hearts will overflow in love, and mighty hugs will let us know that we've finally come home. Praise God, our perfect Groom!

--Thoughts from Psalm 45

encounter: When you think of the most festive celebration, what type of emotions do you believe the planner wants to elicit in the honored celebrant?  How do you imagine GOD, the groom, feels about you, His bride?