Dear friends,

June is often associated with weddings. That may be because recent graduates have school behind them and are ready to move on to the next chapter in their lives. Marriage and family are held in high esteem in the Bible. The family is believed by many to be the cornerstone of society. Maybe you will be invited to a wedding this June. Usually only family and close friends are invited to a wedding and the following reception.

Here is a wedding invitation for you:
6 Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: "Hallelujah!
For our Lord God Almighty reigns.
7 Let us rejoice and be glad
and give him glory!
For the wedding of the Lamb has come,
and his bride has made herself ready.
8 Fine linen, bright and clean,
was given her to wear."
(Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints.)
9 Then the angel said to me, "Write: 'Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!'" And he added, "These are the true words of God." (Revelation 19:6-9)

We are all invited to this wedding feast because of our relationship with Jesus Christ. In an earthly wedding reception, we must RSVP that we are coming. We have to respond. In the same way, we must respond with our intention to be present at the heavenly wedding reception. We respond by giving our lives to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. In an unusual twist, we are invited, not as guests, but as the bride, with Jesus being the groom. We are familiar with the earthly wedding vows. Please reflect on this prayer by Campus Crusade for Christ which will serve as a good heavenly wedding vow for our relationship with Jesus Christ:
Lord Jesus, I need You. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of the throne of my life. Make me the kind of person You want me to be. Amen.

Remember, this vow is for all eternity, because death has been destroyed by Jesus.

Love in Christ, David