Bibledoorajar samples the power of a relationship with the King

     The country girl now realizes that it is the king who is altogether lovely. The God of Israel had given him the crown of joy which his mother placed on his head as he left to go get his bride. According to the story, there was great gladness in the king's heart on the day of his espousals. Now the country girl knows the power of intimacy that  comes at a great price.

     John the Baptist was a great prophet. The Bible says that he was filled with the Holy Spirit while he was still in his mother's womb. He led many, many (some say close to a million) to repentance out in the wilderness in preparation for the coming kingdom. Jesus said that as far as those born to women were concerned, no one greater had arisen than John. John understood the plight of the human heart and he also understood the coming power that would rescue that heart. It would be a bridegroom.

        "A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. You yourselves

can testify that I said, I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of him.

The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom

waits and listens for him and is full of joy when he hears the

bridegroom's voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. He

must become greater; I must become less."

John speaking to the crowds (John 3)

Lord, we thank you that you heart is glad at the thought of your bride. May our holy acts be a sweet savor to you and increase your gladness of heart. We love you.