From the throne a voice said, “If you worship and fear our God, give praise to him,no matter who you are.”
Then I heard what seemed to be a large crowd that sounded like a roaring flood and loud thunder all mixed together. They were saying,
“Praise the Lord! Our Lord God All-Powerful now rules as king.
So we will be glad and happy and give him praise. The wedding day of the Lamb
is here, and his bride is ready.
She will be given a wedding dress made of pure and shining linen.
This linen stands for the good things God's people have done.”
Revelation 19:5-8
There is going to be a wedding and it will be the greatest wedding in all of Eternity! Jesus the Son of God has paid the price for a Bride and she has made herself ready. Marriage on this earth is only a shadow of the Real Wedding in Heaven. The greatest joy on this earth is when a man and a woman come together and live in that shadow. A wise old woman once said that marriage is either "Heaven on Earth," or it is "Hell." God designed marriage to let us experience a small touch of heavenly bliss!
Even on this earth there is much to do for a bride to be to get ready for the wedding. She pays attention to many things. There are parties to plan, and many personal considerations in order to be ready for that day. After all the preparation, finally the day comes and the lives of two become one as they begin their journey together through this life!
The Bride of Christ is in the final stages of preparation for that ultimate wedding day! We are often tempted to think that when we die we simply "go to Heaven" and quietly slip into our Eternal relationship with Jesus. Don't forget the Wedding. When the whole Bride is ready the ceremony will begin and of course the Wedding Feast. Jesus' first miracle was at a wedding feast as He made the water into wine. But when Jesus is the Groom the wine will never run out and the joy will last forever!
"Lord Jesus, help me today and everyday for the rest of my life to be ready for the Wedding! Wash me with Your Word and hold me close to Your Heart until that wonderful Day. And Jesus may it come soon, oh very soon! Amen."
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