The angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” Then he said to me, “These are the true words of God.” Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, “Don’t do that! I’m a fellow servant with you, and all who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God.” Rev.19:9–10
Lord Jesus, it’s easy to understand why John fell down to worship the angel who delivered the exhilarating declaration and wondrous vision of the wedding supper of the Lamb. For our oldest longings, greatest cravings, and deepest yearnings are “married” to you, and the fullness we will experience at your return. Even when we forget, ignore, or marginalize you, our hearts ravenously desire you.
We’re fools to think there’s some set of circumstances, some person, some romance, some change in our world that can satisfy the eternal restlessness in our hearts. Oxygen for lungs, blood for the heart—you, Jesus, for our whole being—that’s how essential and glorious you are, and how fully we are made for you.
Because we are already married to you, cherished by you, and guaranteed a place at this Banquet, make falling down before you in worship and rising up in joy our most healthy state of heart. By the power of the Holy Spirit, renew our hearts, restore our joy, refresh our passion for you, Jesus.
Jesus, until the Day you greet us at “the marriage supper of the Lamb,” adjust our expectations of “mere people”—spouses, children, and friends. Heal our greatest relational wounds and ramp up our delight in you. In our temporary marriages, bring Gospel-perspective, gentleness and kindness, and mutual encouragement. So Very Amen.