I had the honor of preaching while my husband was away on a men’s retreat. At first, I almost said no because I’m still healing from surgery. But God gently reminded me that He loves to use us in our weakness, and He began weaving this word together: “Prepared by Him, Preparing for Him” We are all preparing for the greatest wedding in history: the wedding supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:6–9). The church is the bride of Christ, and just as a bride doesn’t walk casually down the aisle, we cannot approach this moment unprepared. Our preparation begins with salvation, then continues with holiness, devotion, and love. 1. Esther’s Example — Preparing with Purity and Preference Esther 2 gives us a powerful picture of preparation: A year of cleansing, washing, and being set apart for the king. Instead of demanding her own way, Esther asked what the king preferred. Her heart posture was: “Not my will, but Yours, Lord.” Just like Esther, we are called to surrender our d...
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