Rev 19: 6-10 The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
So then, upon Christs return, there is a multitude of praise. I don't really know if this is people on earth or in heaven or on the new earth in the millenium but regardless of when exactly, everyone will praise God. And the way people praise God will sound like "the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out."
When Christ comes, he will be coming for His bride who will be clothed in pure white linen. This is in contrast to the prostitute who was clothed in luxurious purples and adorned with jewelry. But Christ's bride will be even more beautiful because she is clothed with the righteousness and purity given to Her by the Father. Btw, we, the church, are the bride, and her garments are from us kinda... well the verse says it so no use in restating it in my own words, "for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints."
Lastly, an angel commands John to write down how blessed those who belong to the bride are, for being invited to the banquet. But John bows down and worships the angel! Perhaps in his excitement or maybe he was actually awstruck by the angel and was compelled to worship it. But John is quickly rebuked and the angel reminds him that he too is a servant and that they must worship God alone.
What I realize: I love weddings. The ceremony is one of the most public ways that I get to see two people express their love for each other. And being at Berean, each wedding and relationship is devoted to God. I think that is so cool. That is the kind of relationship that Christ relates His relationship with the church to. I really need to work on belonging to a bride that would be suitable for such a groom as Christ. Thats really weird to say because, as a guy, I've never ever focused on being a good bride but rather a good husband but I have to be both haha. A good husband and father for a family if I were to ever be blessed with one, yet a submissive member of the bride that is the church. If Christ's return is the banquet, then we are in the ceremony. You know how the groom says his vows first? I feel like he's still waiting for us to make our vows and actually commit to Him. Well maybe we're not even that far. Perhaps Christ has proposed to the church and we are preparing for that day when everything is supposed to be perfect, yet we aren't perfect yet. Or maybe I'm going wayyyy to far in this analogy haha. Either way, as much as I would want my wife to be working on her character to be the most Christlike she can be, much more I need to strive to be as Christlike as possible for the sake of Christ's bride.
I suck.... haha..... RUNNING HARDER!!!!!!!! RAWR!!!!!!
I'm not suitable for you, Christ, yet you still accept me. Help me strive after you and be the kind of man you've called me to be.
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