King of Kings

Twenty-three million Americans watched the Royal Wedding on Friday, with millions more around the globe. I watched it as well—although not at 4am. Thanks YouTube.  

The captivation of the media and the world with the wedding was fascinating. I admit I was dazzled too when the soon-to-be Mrs. Prince William stepped out of the car with lovely poise and elegance (and a gorgeous gown!) It strikes a chord with all the women who dreamed of being princesses when they were little girls, playing dress up with gowns several sizes too big. There is something that speaks to our hearts when we see the beautiful moment of the bride headed toward her groom. 

But I wonder if as Christians we allow ourselves to be as excited and enthralled at the idea of being the Bride of Christ. In Ephesians 5:22-33, Paul writes of how marriage is supposed to be an earthly representation of the far greater union of Christ and His Church. Husbands are commanded to love their wives as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself up for her. Wives are in turn commanded to respect and to submit to their husbands as the Head of their relationship, as Christ is the Head of the Church. 

Now this post isn’t about submission—I could talk for hours about God’s amazing design. But rather, as I was thinking about the Royal Wedding, and about the joy and anticipation of some of my friends who are engaged, I feel convicted and encouraged to share that same joy and anticipation—remembering that Christ, the Bridegroom, is returning for us, His Bride.  Although we know not the day or the hour when that will be, as believers we have that hope and faith that one day we will be with Christ forever. And that is cause for great celebration! The Lord is preparing a place for us (John 14:1-3). He made the ultimate pledge of love when He died on the Cross for our sins—what a proposal. 

So let us keep saying Yes to Jesus. Let us live with unquenchable joy and anticipation. As a bride and a groom’s eyes are fixated on each other the moment she begins to walk down the aisle, let us in turn fix our eyes on the King of Kings, drawing closer to Him with every step...until finally, we are with Him for eternity. What a royal wedding that will be.

Blessings,

Joanne Michelle

“And the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”  -Revelation 16:9 (ESV)