Prior to my wedding, I spent months planning every detail and dreaming about the dress, the venue, the ceremony, the reception and everything in between. There was much of my wedding that I enjoyed, but I can’t say it was exactly as I had dreamed. As with every wedding, there was drama, mystery, catastrophes, and confusion. Probably the most disappointing of all was being rushed at my reception- there were ladies who were in attendance who couldn’t see to drive in the dark so I was informed we would need to hurry through all the usual festivities including the cutting of the cake, bouquet toss, and first dance just so they wouldn’t miss out. I was always a little hurt because I was the one who missed out. Kind of sad, I know. Good thing that wasn’t my only wedding. The next one will be so much better.
For those of you who know me personally, you can pick yourself up off the floor because I was not talking about another wedding on earth but rather the one in heaven where we will ALL be the Bride. 😉 I love my husband and the chaos of our wedding day did not distract from the marriage itself!
Through the years, I have heard many sermons about being the Bride of Christ and our Marriage Supper of the Lamb, but I have not taken much time to contemplate what that will really be like until now. Then God gave me a glimpse.
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Revelation 19: 7-9 Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear. Then the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!” And he added, “These are the true words of God.”
My wedding day will be amazing. Even now, preparations are underway. I feel the need to be ready and have been busy anticipating my groom, not wanting to be caught off guard. When He comes for me, I will be ready to leave my current home. Our marriage contract was signed many years ago, and my love has grown so much over time. I have been trying to spend my days studying what life will be like as a new bride with my groom. He has sacrificed so much for me; the bride price was more than anyone has ever paid before- I know he must love me so very much.
Once his father gives his approval, my groom will return for me without delay. Our journey will be swift but we will have beautiful escorts who will take us to the home in his father’s house that he has been preparing for so long. My carpenter has poured every ounce of love and creativity into our unique and perfect abode. He knows me so well- even better than I know myself- and I have every confidence that what awaits me will take my breath away.
When we arrive, we will be greeted by the cloud of witnesses who have been waiting for this day. Even now, as I think of the singing and rejoicing and shouts of joy that we will hear as they announce our arrival, I am overwhelmed. Then my groom and I will make our way to stand under the chappah where we will drink of the wine again and exchange our vows and share an intimate moment- the details of this are a mystery to me, but I know I will never be the same.
We will then begin our celebration that will last for a week and will be unlike anything I have ever seen. My groom has promised me the most extravagant marriage supper I could ever imagine. He has spared no expense and has told me in his letters that this will just be a glimpse of our future together. I so look forward to being able to sit at this grand table, sharing stories and laughing with friends and family and meeting his family that had been waiting for our arrival for so long.
When our wedding reception is over, we will begin our lives together, never to be separated again. So many adventures await us and I am so excited to explore everything with my groom. I long for the day when we can walk hand in hand together, laughing and enjoying each others company as we grow closer each day. I am flawed in many ways, and I sometimes feel unworthy, but my groom has assured me that he thinks I am beautiful and all he sees is perfection when he looks at me. I am truly blessed.
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If you would like to hear an amazing account of the Bride’s love story with her Groom, please watch as it is told by author and Messianic Jewish pastor Jonathan Cahn:
Jodi
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That’s a beautiful description of our coming wedding day in heaven.. absolutely loved that… it’s true we all have our stories to tell of our imperfect weddings here on earth. I know I have a few myself…but what a day that will be to be joined together for the most beautiful and perfect wedding of all times.