Bibledoorajar readies for the King to come for His bride

     Our country girl has had a lot of experiences with her lover, the king. Although she has not always been with him, her mind and heart have been stretched beyond wonder. She now finds herself reveling in this person she has come to love. But it is not silly happy love any longer. She has been transformed by her times of suffering and sorrow as well as her gladness. These experiences have brought her love to a new and higher level and we now find her exalting the one who has shared so much strength and ability with her. She tells others how great this love is, but warns it is better not to stir up this kind of love until one is ready to deal with the transforming power of it. This kind of love aims for real union.
Paul wanted to be sure that young Timothy understood the aim or goal of this kind of love. He writes 1 Tim.1:5:

"The GOAL of this command is love which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith."

Paul wanted Timothy to know that it is possible to walk away from faith if one has not really understood and grasped the transforming demands of Christ's love. They, not being ready for real union, settle for something much cheaper.

But, back to our story. The daughters of Jerusalem see something wonderful coming. It is the king coming for his bride! Could it be? Has the country girl matured enough to become consecrated in marriage to the king? It's going to happen. Tune in next week to see the king take his bride. Everything she has been through is going to be worth it! Lord, thank you for not giving up on us!