I was at a beautiful wedding today. Jay and Grace Williams gave their daughter away to her high school sweetheart! It always gets me when the doors fling open in the back, the crowd stands, and in comes a beautiful woman dressed in white. Of course, we know what the groom is thinking as he's staring at her as she approaches him... "Wow, I did really well!" And everyone in the crowd is thinking either, "I can't wait to get married" or "She's gorgeous."
It reminded me that when Jesus returns He's coming to Jerusalem. In a few days we will see the Kidron Valley the very place were Messiah is expected to return. And when He comes He will come for His Bride, the Church. And she will be given to Him in all of her radiant splendor. As the Bride enters, the angelic hosts will stand up - this is who Christ died for. And in her beauty she will give herself to the Groom. And He will look into her eyes and reiterate His intention to have her and to hold her. His promise is good and will never be broken. As He looks at her, He remembers that she has always been the object of His undying love. Even though she has given herself to other lovers, she has always been His. But that's the past because now in her radiance she is stunning! And because of this I pray, "Lord do not tarry any longer!"
Thank you for your prayers and support! Look for the article about our team in the OC Register tomorrow morning! And please join us in praying that the Lord provides the balance of our team support. We are still about $10,000 short. But just as He was faithful to invite us to go, He is faithful and will provide what we need on this trip! We leave Monday morning at 6:45 am from the north campus parking lot. If you're up come and see us off!
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