Wedding Day

There’s a stirring in the throne room, and all creation holds its breath. . .

Anyone who has ever been married, or attended a wedding, I’m sure you know what everyone can’t wait to see. . . the bride. Most brides are clothed in a beautiful white gown and everyone can’t wait to see her in it.  I’ve been to many weddings, and when the doors open for the bride to walk down to her groom, there is total silence. Most weddings, you even rise to your feet. The groom waits in anticipation, and before you know it, the two become one, “till death do you part.”

Jesus waits for His bride too, look in Ephesians: Jesus, (The groom) loves the church, (His bride). The church consist of all faithful believers, from all time, and he gave His life for her, “That he might sanctify and cleanse [her] with the washing of water by the word,” (Eph. 5:27).  This is a marriage of our hearts to Him. It is eternal. There is no “till death do you part,” no divorce, and no abandonment. It is now, and forever!

Jesus is in His throne room, waiting for His bride to become one with Him in our hearts, here on earth, and when He calls us home to be with Him forever. Revelations 19:7, Jesus will be standing there, waiting on the other side as the bridegroom, waiting to meet His bride, "For the marriage of the lamb has come," 

(2 Corinthians 5:21).  He saw the grand design He created when He breathed us into life. “He that has the bride is the bridegroom.” (John 3:29).

There is pain and heartache here on earth, one day He will set us free from it. The hands that bear the only scars in heaven, will touch your face. "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes," (Revelations 21:4).  The clouds will roll back as He takes our hand, and walks us through the gates. Forever we will reign, on that, “wedding day!”

Marriage is a rewarding relationship here on earth, but if anyone tells you it’s not hard, they’re lying. It is rewarding though, when you work at it. The greatest reward to me personally, is how much I keep falling in love with the Jesus who teaches me how to love.

I can personally testify to the truth of a verse in this song. You may not hear the words you long to hear from your spouse often, but, “the words you long to hear are written on His face.” 

Look at the cross, Jesus, the lover of your heart says, “ I've loved you always," with His arms spread wide, "This much!”

You are beautiful to Him. Let that satisfy your longing.  Be set free!

Grace and peace to you

Kim