CHRIST OFFICIAL ACT AS OUR HUSBAND

What would sustain us in this fallen world? What would see us through the heartaches, frustrations, suffering, even unmet dreams and unanswered prayers? It is the vision of the marriage feast in heaven. Remember, God is the Lover. We are the fickle maiden. At long last, the wedding will take place.

“Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty reigns. 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. And it was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright and clean, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the Saints. Then He said to me, “Write. Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” (Revelation 19:6-9)

Christ is the Bridegroom. We are His Bride. He will come for us. There will be the Grand Reception. What will be His first official act as our Husband? I’d like to think it is this:

…And He shall wipe away tear from their eyes (21:4)

Nobody can deny that this is a pain-wracked world we live in. There is physical pain. There is emotional pain. Yet if we strain our tear-soaked eyes beyond the horizon of this present world, we can almost see the table being set, the angels rehearsing their crescendos, and – most importantly – our Husband getting ready. Rather than letting our broken romance corrode us with cynicism or despair, this vision will consume us with wonder and excitement.

We cannot change the past, but we can change our response to the past. We must entrust our wounded yesterdays in the hands of our Great Redeemer. Let our attitude no longer be of regret or self-castigation. Rather, let it be one of a mellowed though bittersweet trust on the God who loves to show Himself gracious and compassionate.

Dear friend, eyes front! Let Him payback the years the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25). As I write this, God is preparing something – maybe even someone – wonderful for you. As you wait, be passionate for Him again. Our past is redeemed, our present is secure, and our future is glorious!

…and so we will be with the Lord forever

(1 Thessalonians 4:17)

From the Book: How to Mend a Broken Heart

Written By: Nelson T. Dy

God Bless Us..

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