“Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health” were part of the traditional marriage vows of yesterday. I thought about those words several times in the last month. Sickness visited my body twice in three weeks, and it’s still lingering.
There she was—my wife, caring for me “in sickness.” Love will do that. When everything else fails, love will triumph. If you are fortunate enough to have a good mate, would you take the time to thank the Lord for providing such a wonderful person in your life?
As a believer, you will someday be the bride of Christ. “Let us be glad, rejoice, and give Him glory, because the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has prepared herself. She was permitted to wear fine linen, bright and pure. For the fine linen represents the righteous acts of the saints” (Revelation 19:7-8 HCSB.) The question comes, “Are we worthy of Jesus’ love.” The answer is short: “No!” Love is love. It’s not merit-based. It’s unconditional, accepting us as we are.
There’s something special about the one you love. Money, fame, and prestige don’t matter. It’s just their heart, something unique and unforgettable. That’s the reason we love Jesus, His heart. He looked beyond our faults, shortcomings, and lack of talent. He received our repentance and made us new, clean, and acceptable. Showing us His love both now and forever.
Now, it’s our turn to live in such a way that He deserves. Sure, we will occasionally fall short and mess up big time, but His love overlooks those mishaps. Once again, He proves the sincerity of His commitment to us—to love us always, no matter what.
