The Wedding of Your Life
A few years ago, I had a dream where I was given a gift. Big box--probably 2' L x 3' W x 10" H (purely a guestimation). There was no occasion I knew of--but the gift came from someone I loved. The gift came from my sister, Wanda, who had already left for her Heavenly Home a few years prior. The gift had been handed to me and the giver said, "this is from your sister, Wanda". That was all that was said.
As I pulled the ribbon to loosen it from its binding bow, I remember feeling a thrill of excitement, wondering what in the world Wanda could be giving me! I opened the box to reveal white tissue paper--a crinkling sound, and pushing back the layers revealed a beautiful creamy white satin and lace dress. It was stunning. It was like something you would wear to a wedding....if you were the bride.
The knowledge that I was supposed to put this on and wear it was unspoken, but I knew I was expected to wear it for an upcoming event. It was also supposed to be worn right then, as well as at the event.
The perplexity that came to my mind was- "how in the world am I supposed to keep this gorgeous dress from getting anything on it"-- knowing I still had to go about my daily duties of assisting others get things ready.
I remember large tables in a BIG room. White table cloths and fancy dinnerware were being brought out, and we were assisting in some way, but that was where my dilemma stemmed from. I was expected to keep it spotless. The ground and floors were not clean, which posed a huge problem.
I remember there was much activity going on around me, and I still needed to get ready. The last thing I remember is having the dress on--and realizing it fit so perfectly--as if it were cut and sewn on me as I wore it. Never in my life had I seen anything so perfectly made. In reality, I have shorter arms than the average--average woman. The material felt luxurious.
Yet the thought of messing it up in some way stopped me from moving around much.
Others in the room were actively helping, and I remember asking someone, "How do you do that? Work and not ruin your clothes?"
I woke up fully with that same question rolling over in my mind.
When I woke, I was wide awake. I remember the walk down the hall to the living room was short. When I made it to the couch, I began to pray and ask God the same question--and "What did this all mean?" Was I about to die and needed this reminder that Christ is coming for a "Spotless Bride?"
"How to wear your white wedding dress & keep it white--in a stained and dirty world."
There is a way I discovered--although it does take work, and a lackadaisical attitude will not cut it.
1 Peter 5:1-11 says this: "I exhort the elders among you as a fellow elder and witness to the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory about to be revealed: Shepherd God's flock among you, not overseeing out of compulsion but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed for money but eagerly; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. All of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another because God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting ALL YOUR CARES on Him, because He cares about you. Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary, the devil, is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. RESIST him firm in the faith, knowing that the same kind of sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world. The God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while. To Him be dominion, forever. Amen. (Emphasis mine.)
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The perplexity that came to my mind was- "how in the world am I supposed to keep this gorgeous dress from getting anything on it"-- knowing I still had to go about my daily duties of assisting others get things ready.
I remember large tables in a BIG room. White table cloths and fancy dinnerware were being brought out, and we were assisting in some way, but that was where my dilemma stemmed from. I was expected to keep it spotless. The ground and floors were not clean, which posed a huge problem.
I remember there was much activity going on around me, and I still needed to get ready. The last thing I remember is having the dress on--and realizing it fit so perfectly--as if it were cut and sewn on me as I wore it. Never in my life had I seen anything so perfectly made. In reality, I have shorter arms than the average--average woman. The material felt luxurious.
Yet the thought of messing it up in some way stopped me from moving around much.
Others in the room were actively helping, and I remember asking someone, "How do you do that? Work and not ruin your clothes?"
I woke up fully with that same question rolling over in my mind.
When I woke, I was wide awake. I remember the walk down the hall to the living room was short. When I made it to the couch, I began to pray and ask God the same question--and "What did this all mean?" Was I about to die and needed this reminder that Christ is coming for a "Spotless Bride?"
"How to wear your white wedding dress & keep it white--in a stained and dirty world."
There is a way I discovered--although it does take work, and a lackadaisical attitude will not cut it.
1 Peter 5:1-11 says this: "I exhort the elders among you as a fellow elder and witness to the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory about to be revealed: Shepherd God's flock among you, not overseeing out of compulsion but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed for money but eagerly; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. All of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another because God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting ALL YOUR CARES on Him, because He cares about you. Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary, the devil, is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. RESIST him firm in the faith, knowing that the same kind of sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world. The God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while. To Him be dominion, forever. Amen. (Emphasis mine.)
I wrote this in my prayer journal as I was reading that passage:
"The devil is looking for stragglers. He's looking for those who still want a little taste of the world on the side- with their Sunday School attendance."
He's got his many minions' eyes peeled for those who are more interested in the applause of men--those who continually seek the validation of others.
He is looking for the SSC (Seasonal Sunday Christian). They often base their church attendance on the holidays.
I am here today to give you one reminder (maybe more than one): The devil is a LIAR, not a lion."
Whatever he has fed us to get our eyes, minds, and hearts off the initial focus when we were saved is nothing but baloney.
Jesus loves YOU. He wants to guide you and me into His plan for our lives- HIS plan is to share His love with the world--BUT if the devil can keep us distracted...buddy-boy, he will do it in a flash.
The devil has no authority to make decisions in your life. What he does is cause you to look around...and he causes believers to think that the other side is better--honey--can I tell you--that is as false as most Instagram posts with the perfect homes.
The Word says, "Your adversary, the devil, is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour."
He (the devil) is always trying to imitate God. He will manipulate and warp your thinking by sprinkling in enough truth to confuse you. He is a liar. He is very deliberate about the things he shows you and tells you. He is manipulative in all arenas.
As you open that box, you need to know up front that the devil will try you. He will attempt daily to get you to turn back. Some days it will be SO in your face obvious...and other days--it will be so sly you will hardly notice any shift in your perspective or feelings. Faith isn't about feelings.
He did the same thing to Peter. I believe when Jesus told Peter, "Simon, Simon (using his birth given name), satan has demanded to have you, so that he may sift you like wheat." (Luke 22:31)
I picture in my mind the devil hounding the throne of God with his rattling and tattling, just as he did with Job. While this is not written in Scripture--I believe he selected Peter because he was more the spokesperson-- and he thought that if he could get Peter to fall away...the others would tumble like Jenga Blocks®
That's what "I think"- he thought. Look at what Jesus said to him next, though: But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:32) emphasis mine
Will you live a perfectly spotless life when you open the box and put on the garment? No. But that's where grace and mercy come in.
"The devil is looking for stragglers. He's looking for those who still want a little taste of the world on the side- with their Sunday School attendance."
He's got his many minions' eyes peeled for those who are more interested in the applause of men--those who continually seek the validation of others.
He is looking for the SSC (Seasonal Sunday Christian). They often base their church attendance on the holidays.
I am here today to give you one reminder (maybe more than one): The devil is a LIAR, not a lion."
Whatever he has fed us to get our eyes, minds, and hearts off the initial focus when we were saved is nothing but baloney.
Jesus loves YOU. He wants to guide you and me into His plan for our lives- HIS plan is to share His love with the world--BUT if the devil can keep us distracted...buddy-boy, he will do it in a flash.
The devil has no authority to make decisions in your life. What he does is cause you to look around...and he causes believers to think that the other side is better--honey--can I tell you--that is as false as most Instagram posts with the perfect homes.
The Word says, "Your adversary, the devil, is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour."
He (the devil) is always trying to imitate God. He will manipulate and warp your thinking by sprinkling in enough truth to confuse you. He is a liar. He is very deliberate about the things he shows you and tells you. He is manipulative in all arenas.
As you open that box, you need to know up front that the devil will try you. He will attempt daily to get you to turn back. Some days it will be SO in your face obvious...and other days--it will be so sly you will hardly notice any shift in your perspective or feelings. Faith isn't about feelings.
He did the same thing to Peter. I believe when Jesus told Peter, "Simon, Simon (using his birth given name), satan has demanded to have you, so that he may sift you like wheat." (Luke 22:31)
I picture in my mind the devil hounding the throne of God with his rattling and tattling, just as he did with Job. While this is not written in Scripture--I believe he selected Peter because he was more the spokesperson-- and he thought that if he could get Peter to fall away...the others would tumble like Jenga Blocks®
That's what "I think"- he thought. Look at what Jesus said to him next, though: But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:32) emphasis mine
Will you live a perfectly spotless life when you open the box and put on the garment? No. But that's where grace and mercy come in.
Jesus knew Peter would stumble....so He gave him a clue--"when you have turned again--strengthen your brothers". When you have realized what has happened.... When you have seen what the devil is up to.... When you have come to your senses....
I have failed MANY times. Can't even begin to count them. I could tell you one that keeps popping up in my brain--but I know it's the devil- he carries around a video recorder so he can show you what you said... or did...or failed to do.
BUT listen to me right now--HE IS A LIAR. Not a lion.
I have failed MANY times. Can't even begin to count them. I could tell you one that keeps popping up in my brain--but I know it's the devil- he carries around a video recorder so he can show you what you said... or did...or failed to do.
BUT listen to me right now--HE IS A LIAR. Not a lion.
There is a wedding we are preparing for--and my sins are UNDER the blood so deep they are invisible. They were obliterated by the Blood of the Lamb. ALL the things I said or did in my past--are forgiven--because instead of hiding it away and pretending it didn't happen--I brought it out to God. No, I didn't bring it to you--it didn't involve you. But I remember distinctly the day God tapped me on the shoulder and told me to go apologize to the young fella (long story--but he could have met Jesus the day he messed with my daughter).
It's time to get ready for the REAL wedding of your life. The "I DO" of this wedding changes more than the years in the past....THIS "I DO" changes the trajectory of your eternity.
It's time to get ready for the REAL wedding of your life. The "I DO" of this wedding changes more than the years in the past....THIS "I DO" changes the trajectory of your eternity.
THIS is the Wedding to be ready for.
Go ahead. Open the box. Pull back the tissue paper. Breathe in the scent of the heavens. This garment was created JUST for YOU. There is not another one like it in the world. A true original design. Only YOU will fit into this wedding garment.
THIS is the wedding of YOUR life.
Go ahead. Open the box. Pull back the tissue paper. Breathe in the scent of the heavens. This garment was created JUST for YOU. There is not another one like it in the world. A true original design. Only YOU will fit into this wedding garment.
THIS is the wedding of YOUR life.
Photo credit: pixabay.com; Scripture: The Holy Bible
God has given each of you a gift from His great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. 1 Peter 4:10 NLT
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Angie