Betrothed

"I betrothed you to Christ," 2 Corinthians 11:2.

As God presented a pure Eve to Adam, so has Paul presented the polished congregation to Christ. As the tricky serpent sullied Eve, so may someone taint the congregation's mind away from Christ. And how may they do that? They might talk about a Jesus different from the original announcement. They might offer a different spirit than what the congregation already has. They might urge a different gospel than that already heard. And how may the congregation stay true? Hold the facts of Jesus. Receive his good news as ample for God's salvation. Dwell the word of Christ richly within. Adopt the mind of Christ. Dress with God's panoply. Embrace the Bridegroom's grace as sufficient to power through our weakness.

Christ's bride shows his light in her life. Today, as we visit with a brother or sister, we look only to Jesus who loves us, gave himself for us, and lives for us. And give thanks through him to God.