Revelation 19:7-9 NCV “Let us rejoice and be happy and give God glory, because the wedding of the Lamb has come, and the Lamb’s bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given to her to wear. And the angel said to me, ‘Write this: Blessed are those who have been invited to the wedding meal of the Lamb!’ And the angel said, ‘These are the true words of God.”
I’ll start with a bit of history; customs back in Jesus’ day consisted of three significant parts to a ‘Wedding Feast’
The first part was A Marriage Contract signed by both the bride and groom to be and their parents. The groom would pay a dowry to the bride or her parents this beginning the betrothal period. Today this is called the engagement.
The second part was the Torchlight Parade. This is where the bridegroom, accompanied by the groomsmen, and all his friends, went to the bride’s home at midnight. Each man holding a candle would create a torchlight parade through town. This was no surprise as the bride knew well in advance and was waiting with her maidens (girlfriends) and presumably her bridesmaids. They would then all join the parade to the grooms parents home.
Third was The Marriage Supper let the party begin, this celebration would go on for days. Great meals were served, the best wines brought out, singing and dancing, merriment and rejoicing. This was a wedding celebration after all!
Fast forward to today:
The first part is when we betroth ourselves to Christ through prayer. We confess our sins, declaring our belief that he came to earth in the flesh and died on the cross for our sins and that you believe he is the Son of God, asking him into your life and heart, and writing your name on the guest list, his book of life.
The second part is when Jesus returns for his bride. Still Waiting on this one!!! 2 Timothy 4:8 NCV “Now a crown is being held for me-a crown for being right with God. The Lord the judge who judges rightly will give the crown to me on that day- not only to me but to all those who have waited with love for him to come again.”
Finally, The Wedding Feast, the day we Christians are longing for, dressed in our beautiful wedding garb. For us gals, wedding dresses like we’ve never imagined! You guys, finery to rival any king. Wedding clothes designed individually, just for us. Revelation 19:8 NIV “Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints-Gods Holy People) (Her to wear-refers to the church)
Jesus is the Lamb. We, his believers, his followers, ‘The Church’ are the bride. RSVP required, please make sure your seat is saved, that your name is in the book of life as I wish for you to join me and mine at the grandest party that will ever be given!
Until then, be blessed, be ready and thank you for joining me. 🥰
Sunshine On My Shoulder 