Betrothed

"I will come again and receive you to myself" (John 14:3)

What a great assurance to know that Jesus will come again and receive us for himself. Not only that, but in the previous verse he says that he would go to prepare a place for us. Later on, he says that where he is, we may be also. That is something I know that I cannot wait for, because that is the greatest honor that anyone could ever imagine to have well beyond their greatest dreams and it is even more amazing that the God that we serve is that intimate with us and personal with us to even go out of his way to do that for us who do not even deserve it. Have you ever heard of the phrase "Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people"? Well this scripture is the perfect example of that, because in order to make the proper preparations, we must first shed everything that represents this sinful and ungodly world. As Christians, we must constantly be reminded as well as remind ourselves that this world is not our home, because everyday and everywhere that we turn this world is forever changing, which shows that nothing is constant. Therefore, as a result, we must also allow God to continue to change our hearts, mindset, and desires so that they may fit his blueprint and plans so that when he comes, his bride would have no spot, wrinkle or blemish and found absolutely blameless before his throne.  The trials, tribulations and storms that we go through on a constant basis in this world are here to prepare us daily so that we can be ready for the rewards that God has stored for us who have put our complete faith and trust in Christ and desire to live by his Word. Even the treasures that he has for us cannot be compared to what is on earth, because they exceed everything here in this world so much that it is unthinkable. This is why Paul said that eyes have not seen, nor ears have heard, neither entered into the heart of man the things that God has prepared for those who love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9) He has also mentioned that even our sufferings cannot be compared to the glory that shall be revealed to us. (Romans 8:18) These words of encouragement are further reminders of how important it is for us to be in the family of God and to belong in the arms of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Our King, who has all power in his hand and is willing and ready to welcome us openly for all of eternity. This is just one of the many benefits and rewards that come with having a deep and personal relationship with the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.