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Women in Discipleship (sm)
Devotionals for 2005
Week 20
Weddings always stir my heart. I guess I'm just a hopeless romantic. Recently at a wedding, my husband and I once again observed the meaning of the covenant of marriage. The reminder always encourages our hearts not to take for granted the gift of God in our union.
Scripture to ponder: Zephaniah 3:17 - "The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing." (NIV)
There is no greater love than that which Christ has for His Bride, the Church (including you and me)! Our salvation is a living testimony to this amazing love relationship. Jesus takes delight in those who are saved!
When I am troubled, I often run to Jesus for encouragement and hope. When I don't run to the Lord, it seems that I become more troubled. Taking quiet moments with my heavenly Bridegroom brings back the true love of my longing heart. As I experience His loving touch, I reflect on the amazing truth that He rejoices over me with singing.
Isaiah wrote that, "as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so your God will rejoice over you." (Isaiah 62:5b) We are blessed indeed. Our Bridegroom, Jesus, has paid the price for us. We are His for all eternity. He is lovingly molding our lives for His eternal glory.
What is your one goal? How is Christ wooing you to Himself? Are you embracing His loving affection today? Read His love letter, the Bible. It contains His love notes to you.
Rejoice in His embrace today,
Sandra Davis for the team at Women in Discipleship
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