In looking at the scene to the right of this writing, I know it to be quiet. Of all that went into creating this tranquil scene, I wonder how many have been married on this very site. They say it is booked some times for weddings, and wondered about those couples and their special day.
In the verses above, the Father dearly loves His Son. He reveals much to Him....yes, shows Him everything He Himself does. And we are told that Jesus would do greater and see greater. When one gives life, life grows more beautiful. Giving good to others, then good comes out of it. From a heart that is "a giving type of heart" others should experience a refreshing. They should also have the experience of being captivated by the beauty that the "One" like God gave to His .....and to us through His Son!
In the scene of the picture, it took not much to add to the already inviting place. Most of the hillside was in place. The trees already lined the stream. A short pathway was put in to keep the feet of those attending the wedding on a dry pathway and out of the stream. In this area you can stand in four directions and see a new facet of the beauty of the outdoor vista. In a small package about the size one might think of comparing to a stamp, but still, it will hold many well-wishers who come to attend a wedding in that place.
There is a wedding coming soon! And the Groom will come for His Bride who is without wrinkle. I think on this below: 1 Corinthians 2:6-12...NIV 6 We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing, 7 No, we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. 8 None of the rulers of this age understood it, for it they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him." 10 But God has revealed it to us by His Spirit.
It is the Spirit Who searches all things, even the deep things of God. 11 for who among men knows the thoughts of man except the man's spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.
In seeking God, much like Jesus did, we can also find our place. We find our destiny that is within God and within the boundary of His love. But many today only want that "15 minutes" of fame, or the high paying job without any skill or education. They will not have in hand any parchment that designates them with the needed credentials to do something specific.
Jesus sought the Father, He sought Him through the passages of the prophets in the synagogues. He sought God in prayer time. He gained what was the needful for Him. In return, we also gain salvation through Jesus the spotless sacrifice.
May we see what has been freely given to us. It cost a great price. And we have the Spirit Who is from God that we may understand. So when the world sees us, do they see us as in the image of God our Father or do they see us as of the world?
It is about our being an example of how good God is and how much He gave for us to be a part of His family: one without spot and wrinkle!
The above serene landscape welcomes many visitors a year. It must be left in the order of cleanliness as when they arrived for the festive celebration of the union of two people. And in that godly word of marriage, we understand it to involve one man and one woman. It is yes, a godly word, that came from God and means what He spoke into being.
What God has planned for His "church"the Bride is momentous and will take some seven years to enjoy. Have you time for that? I do!
I embrace Him now. I give thanks and always give that word in remembrance in all of the sacrifice that he gave that you and I would have salvation.
Yes, it is coming soon, that occasion of the wedding supper of the Lamb. Are you ready? Are you the spotless and without wrinkle? Yes we must keep an eye on that. Let us now be the passive but be enthusiastic about His (Christ's) return. In these days as they unfold, our expectancy should be growing. The intensity should be heard in our speaking about Him and in our doing to let others know Jesus is returning for His Bride.
Hebrews 9:14 ......Amplified Bible.....14 How much more surely shall the blood of Christ, Who by virtue of [His] eternal Spirit [His own pre-existent divine personality] has offered Himself as an unblemished sacrifice to God, purify our consciences from dead works and lifeless observances to serve the [ever]living God?
1 Peter 1:19-21..................Amplified Bible.....19 But [you were purchased] with the precious blood of Christ (the Messiah), like that of a [sacrificial ] lamb without blemish or spot. 20 it is true that He was chosen and foreordained (destine and foreknown for it) before the foundation of the world, but He was brought out to public view (made manifest) in these last days (at the end of the times) for the sake of you. 21 Through Him you believe in (adhere to, rely on) God, Who raised Him up from the dead and gave Him honor and glory, so that your faith and hope are [centered and rest] in God.
With us in mind, should we not also seek to be that Bride without spot or wrinkle?
It is all planned out, and the festivities will start shortly! Are you prepared to meet Him, or will the door not open to you?
Our hope and faith are to be centered and resting in God! Will you see what He has prepared for you or miss out entirely...............the choice is always ours, right?
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Holy Spirit Fire and Power
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3xQNf-fPsc
You can also visit my You Tube channel The Voice of Prayer for more teaching at: http://bit.ly/1tNyBhV
