After preparing a home for His bride, Jesus comes for His bride (the church on earth) as a thief in the night in the Bible. The groom often surprised his bride by his unexpected or early return. All Jewish brides were said to be “stolen, caught up, or snatched up by surprise.” It was all a part of the excitement of being a bride…
No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in Heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.
Mark 13:32-33
Then I heard again what sounded like the shout of a vast crowd or the roar of mighty ocean waves or the crash of loud thunder: “Praise the Lord! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. Let us be glad and rejoice, and let us give honor to him. For the time has come for the wedding feast of the Lamb, and his bride has prepared herself.
She has been given the finest of pure white linen to wear.” For the fine linen represents the good deeds of God’s holy people. And the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.” And he added, “These are true words that come from God.”
Revelation 19:6-9
Take time to think about Jesus coming for you, His bride, this weekend. Pretty exciting times we’re living in.
God bless,
Mark