The Holy Consummation

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:38

"They shall be My people, and I will be their God;

Insights: This particular verse today is one of those that fit into all three prophetic categories, but finding its fulfillment in the third part (if confused, read Monday’s post The Human Condition).  In other words, when God brought Judah back from their exile they became God’s people again and He became their God again.  Now mind you, it was not perfect after all the generations after them rejected Jesus as their Messiah.  What did occur, however, is after their return from exile, they never again worship foreign gods like Baal.  Instead they made the Law their god and fell into a completely different form of false worship.  The second part of this prophetic word comes on the scene with Jesus’ first coming.  Because of the work of Jesus on the cross of Calvary and His resurrection on that Sunday morning we have access to God in a relational way like never before.  The temple veil was torn and made a way for us all to have access to God anytime and anywhere.  All we have to do is to receive that free gift of eternal life found in Jesus through faith.  When we become born again, then God becomes our God and we become His people.  We, however, just like the Jewish remnant returning from the exile do not live this union out perfectly.  It is for this reason that the New Testament tells us about the Wedding Feast of the Lamb that is going to occur in the third part of the prophetic word (Jesus’ second coming).  In this final part, the Church (those born again) becomes the bride of Jesus and we enter into a marriage relationship with Him.  A perfect union that is no longer hindered by the sinful nature of humanity will be entered into on that day.  We then experience today’s verse in ultimate fulfillment.  We are really His people, untainted by sin, and He really is our God, forever enjoyed.  Beloved, I am so looking forward to that day.  It will be an amazing day of God’s grace.  If you are not certain of your invitation to that blessed event, then all you have to do is receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.  He stands at your heart door knocking and is asking for you to let Him into your heart.  He makes you a new creation and this relationship with Him begins.  Glory to God in the highest!  Glory to His name!

Questions:

1. In your engagement to the Lord Jesus, do you find yourself looking forward to your wedding day with anticipation?
2. If you are not looking forward to that day, why not?

Prayer: Father, You have the perfect Son and are raising up a precious bride for Him.  Do whatever is necessary for me to be molded into the type of person You deem appropriate for the Church, Your Son’s Bride.  Amen.