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This morning I was reading Song of Solomon
and
the last chapters of Revelation.

It struck me that both are speaking of a romance and a wedding.
One of the King to a woman he loves
the Other the King of Kings to His bride - the gathered, the church
in the glorious new Jerusalem

Song of Solomon paints the picture of love
in words that elicit the 5 senses
- spices and blossoms
- majestic scenes and delicate flowers
- nectar and sweet spices
- skin so smooth
- tinkling of bells and the whispers of lovers

he also speaks of
the soul...
the roller coaster ride of emotions
the thoughts of his and her minds - their intellect
the choosing of each other over all others - their wills

Then as I read of the Jesus in Revelations
- Warrior
- Sacrificial lover
- Groom
- King
and His bride
and what He is preparing for Her

it knit together
to remind me
that Jesus is right now
wooing this Bride
the gathered
the church...
to be ready
for the day of His return
for her....

ref Rev 19:6-16, 21:1-7

Wow.

Lord,
I love how You engage me
at ever level of my senses
and my soul
You call me into a place
where I revel and experience
LIFE at every level

Thank You Jesus
I anticipate joining with You
as You fulfil the cosmic plans 
of governing all creation
as it was meant to be...

All majesty and power and glory be to You...
My King
and my God
and the one who loves me
more than I know.

Yeah.

PJ