Devotion:
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Read Revelation 19:7-9.
The Bible often describes God’s relationship with His people as a marriage. In Revelation 19 we are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb which is a celebration of victory. The Bride (the Church) is finally united with Christ, her Bridegroom. It’s a moment of fulfillment, finality and glory.
Brides put in a lot of preparation for a wedding. Choosing the dress, veil, shoes, nails, hair, cake, bridesmaid gifts, and other details requires many decisions and much preparation. John tells us in this text that the Bride has “prepared herself.” How did she prepare herself? The bride/believer is prepared because we have put our faith and trust in Jesus for salvation. We are also doing our best to live a life of faithfulness, obedience, and purity. When we live and trust God like this, we are prepared for that great day when we will see Him, our Groom/Jesus face to face.
As we live in anticipation of that eternal wedding feast, may our lives reflect the joy, love, and beauty of a Bride waiting for her Bridegroom.
Personal Worship Option:
Lamb of God, thank You for the invitation to the wedding supper of the Lamb. Thank You for loving us with a perfect and everlasting love. Help us live each day with hearts prepared to meet you. We long for the day when the celebration begins and we join You in everlasting joy. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
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