Gifts from the Groom

Christmases ago, my sweet groom gave me an black onyx cross inlaid in gold - a beautiful representation of the Bridegroom's gift in Colossians 1:13-14:

"For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."

An anniversary or so later, my groom gave me a diamond-studded, golden key - a stunning representation of a second gift from the Bridegroom:

"I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven." (Matthew 16:19)

In Scripture, Jesus Christ is the honored Bridegroom, and the church is the beloved bride of Christ. You, beloved, have been rescued from darkness and given the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Go forth! Use your gifts to bring others to the light of Christ.

Pray for the church today. 
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