2 Chronicles 23:1-24:27; Ezekiel 41:1-26; John 18:1-27
Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. Revelation 19:7
When Princess Elizabeth got engaged, World War II had just ended and much of Great Britain lay in ruins. As such, she felt a modest wedding ceremony would be appropriate. The government of the day disagreed! The British people were exhausted and discouraged. What better way to bring hope and joy, than with a royal wedding! Dear beloved one, we too may feel the ravages of war upon our souls, but let us not give up hope! Very soon there will be a royal wedding that will eclipse that of any earthly monarch! What a glorious day to look forward to! —Lynn Shatford
The church shall never perish! Her dear Lord to defend,
To guide, sustain, and cherish, is with her to the end. —S. J. Stone