When Christ returns to earth, He will come with His bride and she will be as He is. She will be spotless and without blemish. Hear the triumphant cry sounded in the Book of Revelation concerning her:
“Hallelujah!” For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns. Let us be glad and rejoice, and give him glory! For the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, clean and white, was given her to wear. For the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.” (Revelation 19:6-8)
Having been identified with Christ in His death and resurrection, in His burdens and joys, she is prepared to be with Him at His side for all eternity, to share His throne, His glory and His kingdom forever.
Those who seek the full formation of the body of Christ seek the hardest thing possible. They defy the powers of hell – all the wiles, all the lies, all the resistance of the rulers of darkness, who are set above all else, against the church. This is the great conflict of the ages – the awesome clash of faith against rebellion – and through it will shine the triumph of our God in His people. (Matthew 16:18)
For this we know: He who is in us is greater than he that is in the world. He who triumphed in His own body on the cross will continue that triumph through His body – the church – and He will have His bride.
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