Tuesday, August 26, 2014
wow. blown away by the profound mystery of marriage.
http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/gospeldrivenchurch/2014/08/22/the-bridegrooms-incredible-vow/
"When we stand at the altars making our vows, we really don’t think the bad will be that bad. We expect sin but not that kind. But our holy bridegroom Jesus Christ makes his vow knowing full well what he’s forgiving. He knows us inside and out. He knows what we’re guilty of and what we will be guilty of. He knows just how awful it’s going to get.
Every day, you and I reject the holiness of Jesus in a million different ways, only a fraction of which are we conscious of. If Jesus were keeping a list of our wrongs, none of us would stand a chance. At any second of any day, even on our best days, Jesus could have the legal grounds to say, “Enough of this. I can’t do it any more. You’ve violated my love for the last time.” The truth is, you’ve never met a wronged spouse like Jesus. You’ve never met a disrespected spouse like Jesus. You’ve never met a spouse who more than carried their weight like Jesus. He’s carrying the entire relationship on his back. This thing is totally one-sided.
And yet: He loves. And he gives. And he serves. And he approves. And he washes. And he delights. And he romances. And he doesn’t just tolerate us; he lavishes his affection on us. He justifies and sanctifies and glorifies."
I was just thinking about the thoughts I have had about marriage and how its such a hassle/messy/ difficult situation, but maybe that was the way that God intended it to be! To show us that the Bridegroom loved his unfaithful wife even after she landed herself in the worst state ever possible. Its humbling to see how Christ was God of the whole universe, yet He served worthless men. Who am I to even think that I am entitled to any more? I've been nothing but selfish and maybe this post will serve as a huge reminder of the debt I owe to the Groom who still welcomes me back with open arms (`:
avoid the aliens;
10:24 PM
