Never ever thought that counting down to the big day can be so nerve-wrecking, but exciting, and haha........I was thinking, what would it really be when we think about the day that we await the "TRUE BRIDEGROOM" to come and take the hands of the bride (the church)...???
I started counting down to the wedding day, about 20 weeks before. At that time, it feels like it will take quite a while before we reach the actual day. I almost never really bothered how many weeks we are up to. But as we got closer, when it was less than 10 weeks, i became clearer in my counting down, knowing that the 10 weeks can be counted with the 10 fingers on my hand. And it didn't feel too far away. Started getting nervous counting down, can't believe with my mind and eyes how time flies, and all of a sudden, we were down to 1 month. People were telling me left, right and centre how many days were left, and it was getting quite exciting.
Anyway, when I think about this whole experience of counting down to something great, and the preparation behind (though not a lot - thank you to the wonderful team of people who are helping out there :) ) ; It really reminded me of the preparation I should also get into to await the coming of Jesus - of course the huge difference is we do not know exactly when that day is, but the Word of God said that we should be ready for His return.
I don't want to be caught unprepared, and still having lots of blemishes and pimples on my face during my wedding (the sort of preparation the girl have to go through)......I never realise that I will do this much facial care on my face during this season, but wow.......if i'm willing to put in the time, money and efforts to prepare for an earthly wedding, how much more should I then be putting in to prepare for my "heavenly wedding".
Well, being a phlegmatic doesn't help when counting down. Despite the excitedness of everyone around you, the nature within you just wants to let it be, and "whatever will be, will be". People commented that I'm one of the most relaxed bride that they have seen, but I don't know if that's good or bad. However, it could just very well mean that even if the worst things is to happen in the wedding......maybe forgot the rings, or turn up at the wrong church, or wrong dates....you name it, I'll probabaly just let it be, and just say "let's just enjoy it still". I'm sure I'll forget something, somewhere, somehow...... haha........so my lovely bridesmaids, please just enjoy the experience. But this nature of mine, puts me on the alert that I should always be ready. It really challenges me not to "just let it be", but to actually giving my best in all, unto God. I pray that God, you'll really help me to be excellent in my spirit and heart when I'm awaiting for that heavenly wedding.
To all who's reading this, hope that you can also start counting down to the heavenly wedding, to await Jesus, and to keep preparing ourselves. Don't just do it for a season, but keep on doing it, because that is when you are ready in and out, any time.
"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour" Matthew 25:13
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