The week leading up to my wedding to Trent, I wanted to really focus on the promises I was about to make and their meaning, so I decided to journal my thoughts about my vows and the significance of the upcoming wedding… (Click here to read about Submission, Faithfulness, and Always.)
My favorite part of going to a wedding isn’t seeing the bride’s dress or hearing the music or the cake — it’s the look on the groom’s face as his bride walks up the aisle. I still remember the first wedding when that became my favorite part. It was my pastor’s son’s wedding. As his bride drew near up the aisle, his face was mixed with deep love, deep longing, and deep emotion. It was as if his face said, “Here you are, after all these years. You’re mine. And you are so beautiful.”
Then it hit me. This man represents God, watching His Bride, the Church, approach. No one can judge her, because He has clothed her in pure white righteousness. That doesn’t mean she’s not sinful underneath that dress, but He has covered her up, and she appears blameless before Him, her loving groom.
In a groom’s face, I see no shadow of regret, or thoughts of, I wish you were more beautiful. There is only radiance and joy. I am overwhelmed that the Lord God, Creator of the World, loves me so much! I’m beautiful to Him because He’s made me beautiful. There isn’t a hint of regret in His face as He looks at me.
As I anticipate our wedding, I can’t wait for that moment. Me, standing in my white dress, representing my put-on, God-given righteousness, looking steadfastly into Trent’s face. He will be my groom, my love, a reflection of God’s eyes for me… unbridled love, no regret.
That is my favorite part as well…what a beautiful parallel.
It’s a beautiful analogy, all of the wedding, and the bride and groom, to our Heavenly Father, and our Lord Jesus! Thanks for sharing these thoughts!
However, I have to add that even though WE can see our sin – in this life, with this flesh, when we meet our Heavenly Bridegroom, He and our Father will see no sin, and no sin will remain, because it’s not just been covered up, it’s been washed away, and cleansed by His own blood. You probably meant this, but to me, it’s not good enough to say our sin is hidden, it’s GONE in God’s eyes, which is amazing!
True, Anna, thank you for adding that!
I love this – beautiful. It really is amazing how our earthly grooms (groom-to-be, in my case!) see us as so beautiful, regardless of what the world might see. Truly a picture of how God looks at us.
Aw! What a sweet post, I loved it. Such beautiful reminders.