One day you will be a beautiful bride. There will be more fanfare and better food at your wedding than there was at Chelsea Clinton’s last Saturday. Your dress will be prettier than the one Chelsea wore. Her dress was designed by Vera Wang. Your dress will be made by a famous designer too – one of almost heavenly rankings. Your hair will be done perfectly. Your eyes will shine bright, and your complexion will be smooth and clear.
But whereas Chelsea’s wedding date was set for July 31st, your wedding as an undetermined date. But rest-assured the timing will be just right and the weather will cooperate perfectly.
Who will be at your wedding? Some family, some friends, and some people you’ve never met before. But all will be dressed in their finest, just like Mary Steenburgen and Madeline Albright were at Chelsea’s wedding.
Just who are you marrying you ask? Why Jesus Christ of course! He is preparing His bride -the church- to attend the marriage supper of the Lamb. To be joined with Him for all eternity:
“Then I heard the sound of massed choirs, the sound of a mighty cataract, the sound of strong thunder: Hallelujah! The Master reigns, our God, the Sovereign-Strong! Let us celebrate, let us rejoice, let us give him the glory! The Marriage of the Lamb has come; his Wife has made herself ready. She was given a bridal gown of bright and shining linen. The linen is the righteousness of the saints. “The Angel said to me, “Write this: ‘Blessed are those invited to the Wedding Supper of the Lamb.'” He added, “These are the true words of God!” (Revelation 19:8-10)
You see, becoming part of the bride of Christ is an obvious part of living every day with Jesus. That is why baptism is so important. Because it is in baptism that we take on the name of Christ – just as a bride takes on her husband’s last name. And it is in baptism that we are ceremonially buried with Jesus Christ, and our sins are completely washed away. Then and only then, do we begin to walk in the newness of life that Jesus Christ spoke about when He walked the earth.
There could never be a greater joy in life that could begin to compare with being the bride of Christ. Thanks for the beautiful post, Debbie.
Thanks Connie!
That’s beautiful….it really spoke to me. =) love you.
Thanks so much for commenting! It is indeed thrilling when we think about what it will be like when we walk down that heavenly aisle!!