A few weeks ago, my daughter was married in a beautiful ceremony. We spent many months preparing for the big day. There were trips to the hairdressers to practice just the right style. There were trips to the nail salon to determine which type and color of nails looked best. There were fittings, and shopping and all that goes into getting prepared so everything would be perfect. There were glitches here and there, but that was to be expected and we handled them. Fortunately there was no hair-pulling, crying or major stress.
The day arrived. It was a delightful day. In the midst of a string of rainy days, before and after, God opened up a warm, sunny, perfect May day. My daughter looked beautiful. Her nails done, her hair beautifully arranged with her headpiece and veil, and her dress made her look like a princess. She was a bride. She was a bride prepared to greet her groom. The doors swung open,
and there was great anticipation on both of their faces. A handsome groom stood waiting to receive his bride. A perfect couple. Their smiles were free and easy. Their obvious love and delight in each other were demonstrated in numerous ways throughout the ceremony.
There were many times throughout the day, I say my new son-in-law staring with delight at his new bride. I had several people comment about how they looked at each other.
Young love, new love, fresh love, exciting love …isn’t that what every woman’s heart longs for? It’s ours. Every Christian woman has just that with Jesus Christ our Heavenly Groom. We are the bride of Christ. We can enjoy that passionate love with Jesus every day of our life, and on into eternity. It will not grow old or fade. Jesus is standing at the front of the Church with great anticipation, to receive His bride. The doors will swing open, and He will not take His eyes off of you.
Isaiah 62:5, “And as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, So shall your God rejoice over you.”
Your challenge today is to consider your Heavenly Husband, your perfect Groom.
Diane
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