His Bride
Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready. Revelation 19:7
My dear friend Mo Haner is getting married today. Her family & friends are so happy for her and Michael. They are filled with joy and excitement, waiting to begin their new life together.
Throughout the Bible, Jesus is often referred to as the groom with His church being his bride. From the moment that Jesus ascended into heaven until the moment He returns for His bride, He has been making preparations to receive His bride, the church. In John 14:2, as Jesus was assuring His disciples and telling them that He would be leaving them to return to His father He said, “I go to prepare a place for you.” He’s getting ready for us, those who believe in Him. As we wait for the day He comes to receive us there are so many things we can do to be ready for Him.
We can serve others for His sake - at a food bank packing groceries or preparing meals for a local ministry that feeds the hungry. We can give funds to ministries that are helping in places like Morocco and Libya. We can pray for those who are ill, and those who suffer with depression, anxiety, and addiction. We can reach out to widows and widowers in our congregation or neighborhood.
We can remember to give thanks and praise daily for all the expressions of God’s love in our lives - spouses, children, grandchildren, friends, and the church. May the Holy Spirit be at work in us, helping us to be ready to begin our new life with Jesus Christ, whenever He comes to receive us.
Lord Jesus, thank You for loving us so deeply. May we look forward with joy and excitement each day, to our life with You now and the life You promise us in eternity through faith. Give us the strength to serve others and bless them until we see You face to face. Amen.