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I remember the night distinctly.\u00a0 It was June of 1982–the evening of the day when little William had been born to Prince Charles and Lady Diana.\u00a0 With my family, I had heard and seen news reports throughout the day about the newborn prince.\u00a0 My mother and grandmother (along with many throughout the world) seemed so excited about his arrival.\u00a0 And I remember being swept up in the enthusiasm–though as a six-year-old, I didn’t really understand why it was so exciting.<\/p>\n

Then, as I lay in bed that evening, I was struck with a truly alarming thought–one that shook me to my core.\u00a0 After a day’s celebration over the birth of Britain’s new heir, I realized something that had never before occurred to me.\u00a0 That night, I confronted the reality that I would never grow up to be the King of England.<\/p>\n

Now, I realize that may sound a bit ridiculous.\u00a0 But as a child (and I’m sure I’m not the only child to have experienced this) I was repeatedly told that a world of limitless promise and possibility was open to me.\u00a0 And after an entire day of hearing about the newborn child who would one day ascend to the throne, I discovered–at the tender age of six–that I was, in fact, limited.\u00a0 There was at least one door of opportunity that would never be open to me.\u00a0 It was devastating.<\/p>\n

The Prince Takes a Bride<\/h2>\n

Fast-forward almost thirty years, and the cause of my devastation has been wed.\u00a0 Having only a vague recollection of the previous royal weddings that had taken place during my lifetime, I was curious to see what Will and Kate’s ceremony would be like.\u00a0 So, my wife Deb and I got up early to witness the festivities.\u00a0 And I have to say that I found the whole thing kind of cool.\u00a0 The scale, the pageantry, the spectacle, the hats–you have to admit that those Windsors really know how to throw a party.<\/p>\n

Just\u00a0a\u00a0Taste of Things to Come<\/h2>\n

In spite of all its grandeur, I couldn’t help but think that this wedding only served as a teaser for the one-day celebration that awaits all those who look for Christ’s return–the true Royal Wedding.<\/p>\n

Revelation 19:7-8
\n“Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready.”\u00a0 It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright and clean; for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Scripture doesn’t provide us with a lot of details about the event, but I have to believe the celebration through which Christ is finally and eternally joined to His bride will be incredible.\u00a0 In fact, the word “incredible” will surely be inadequate to describe splendor of this wedding.<\/p>\n

On that day, we will know the rapture and exhilaration of being inseparably united with our King.\u00a0 As bride of the King, we will become heavenly royalty.\u00a0 (My childhood devastation will finally be overcome.)\u00a0 As joint heirs and fellow partakers of the grace of God, we will rule and reign not only with our Sovereign but also as sovereigns over His kingdom.\u00a0 I can hardly imagine what it will be like, but because of Who our King is, I know that it will be awesome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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