The Wedding of Two Souls
Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready (Revelation 19:7) June is the traditional month for weddings, and we of the female gender seem to love attending them. There is something very touching about watching a bride and groom pledge their love and faithfulness to each other, and hear them pronounced husband and wife. But, romantic as it is, the real test of their commitment comes in the years that follow as they build a life together. In Christian weddings, the comparison is often made of a husband and wife’s relationship to that of a believer’s relationship with Christ. And there is good reason, for the qualities needed for a successful marriage here on Earth are equally important for living in harmony with Christ, the Heavenly Bridegroom. Scripture includes many references to such qualities, and points to Christ as the perfect example for all our relations...