“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish” (Ephesians 5:25–27)
There's an obvious relationship between our chapter today, and this verse from Ephesians. It's interesting how the "people of God" are often referred to as the bride, and Christ is the groom.
Hallelujah!
The Master reigns,
our God, the Sovereign-Strong!
Let us celebrate, let us rejoice,
let us give him the glory!
The Marriage of the Lamb has come;
his Wife has made herself ready.
She was given a bridal gown
of bright and shining linen.The linen is the righteousness of the saints.
I wonder if that goes all the way back to Adam and Eve, and how they interacted with each other...and maybe even how the fall took place? I don't know. It's interesting.
tp
9 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.”
ReplyDeleteWell I was on vacation Friday but that was pretty deep for a Tuesday too! (this was in response to your Rev 20 not 19) I think the entire time thing is impossible for us to get our heads around. My dad always said he thought it will feel like just and instance before we meet again in heaven. It sure doesn't feel that way on this side. No great take from me, just the affirmation that I want all who I love to be at the wedding supper.
knut