We are called the bride of Christ, clothed in a garment meant to be spotless, pure, and shining with holiness. Like a wedding dress prepared with care, our lives are meant to be unblemished, set apart for the great day when the Bridegroom comes. We look at ourselves and ask: are we ready, are we dressed for the wedding?
Like white pumpkins in the field, our lives are vulnerable to stains. Sin creeps in from the world around us and from the desires within our own hearts. We may try to hide our blemishes, showing only our best side, but the truth remains. Christ calls us to a purity that allows no hint of stain. We cannot belong both to the kingdom of the world and the kingdom of Christ.
Yet there is hope. We stay pure by remaining attached to the vine, drawing life from Jesus Himself. When we walk as children of light, imitating our Father, our hearts grow strong. And in the fellowship of the church, we shelter one another, encouraging and lifting each other as a thriving field of believers.
Above all, we rejoice in the blood of Christ, for His sacrifice washes away every mark and makes us new. No stain is too deep for His cleansing. One day, at the marriage supper of the Lamb, we will be clothed in fine linen, bright and clean, our preparation complete. The wedding day draws near, the countdown is running. We are invited. We are expected. So we ask again: are we dressed for the wedding?