Have you ever wondered why the groom is
standing at the altar waiting for his bride? He does this to show
that he is the one initiating the covenant. This is important
because whoever initiates the covenant takes on a greater
responsibility for seeing it fulfilled.
Oh and where else have I seen this
before? Oh yes, an altar call. God initiated the salvation covenant
with us. He took up His place first by placing Christ on the cross
so that we could come to Him of our own free will and commit to a
relationship with Him. That is why we leave our seats and go forward
to the front of the church (just like walking down the marriage
isle).
Are you seeing the picture more
clearly? I know I am. God says, “Here I am, come to me.” If
you are reading this and you have not yet committed your life to a
relationship with Christ, you can do so now. God is waiting for you,
as eagerly as a groom awaits the bride.
He longs for you, go to Him!
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