Wedding Waiting (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:10; 1 Corinthians 13:8-12

Thatcher and Mae had given up trying to eat the dry mints at their table at Jessica’s wedding. They had waited a long time already for their cousin and her new husband, Matt, to arrive so the reception could start.

As her tummy growled, Mae said, “Food sounds good, but I’m really excited to see Jessica’s wedding dress again!”

Thatcher didn’t respond. He was still thinking about Mom’s earlier comments about Jesus’ return being like the good wedding food they were waiting for. “Mom, you said that when Jesus comes back, He’s going to make all sin go away, right?” Mom nodded. “How is He going to do that exactly?” Thatcher asked. “If doing wrong things is the problem and Jesus fixes it, what if someone sins again after that? I mean, I still sin even though I’m a Christian.”

“You’re not alone, Thatcher,” said Mom. “All Christians do things that are wrong. We’ll struggle with sin as long as we’re still living in a sinful world, but we can live knowing Jesus has saved us and has promised us something better. And you know what? Wedding dresses can help us understand that.”

Thatcher looked surprised, and Mae squealed with excitement.

Mom continued. “The Bible uses wedding outfits to show how God saves us from sin by clothing those who trust Jesus with His righteousness, or sinlessness. That means even though we still do wrong things, God sees us as righteous because Jesus already took the punishment for our sins. It’s also a reminder of God’s promise that one day, when Jesus returns and makes everything new, He’ll give us new bodies so we’ll never sin again!”

“Kind of like Jessica knew she and Matt would get married when she put on her wedding dress this morning, even though it hadn’t happened yet?” Mae asked.

“Exactly,” said Mom. “The day Jesus returns will be a big day of celebration—just like today! And until then, we can go to Him whenever we do something wrong and confess it, knowing He’ll forgive us because we’re already wearing His righteousness.”

Suddenly, Mae jumped up from her seat, “They’re here! It’s time to celebrate!”

Thatcher laughed. “That’s probably what we’ll say when Jesus comes back, huh?”

“Yes,” Mom replied. “On that day, all of creation will celebrate!” – Kandi Zeller

How About You?

When you sin, do you worry that you’re no longer saved or that Jesus will stop loving you? If you know Jesus, you don’t have to worry because He has clothed you in His righteousness. He promises to forgive you when you do something wrong, and one day, when He returns, He’ll make you completely new so you’ll never sin again! Trust Him to free you from sin forever. (To learn more, click the blue “Good News” button in the column to the right.)

Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 61:10 For [God] has…draped me in a robe of righteousness. I am like a bridegroom dressed for his wedding or a bride with her jewels. (NLT)

Today’s Key Thought:

Jesus clothes us in righteousness