In heaven, the Lord sat majestically on His
royal-embedded, golden throne. In His right hand, He had an ancient
scroll sealed with seven seals. The scroll contained the world's,
and the bride's future. All the events of the world still to come
were predicted in this scroll. All of heaven stared intently at the
Lord, eager to hear what the scroll revealed.
A mighty angel stood before the Lord and announced: "Who is
worthy to open the scroll and reveal the secrets within it?"
All of them looked around, but not one was found to be worthy.
Not even the glittering gigantic archangels. A frantic search was
launched on earth and no match was found. Desperation filled the
heavenly beings. What were they going to do? Where were they going
to find one worthy enough to be entrusted with the world's future?
Was this the end?
Suddenly, the almighty Lord interrupted them. "Don't despair."
The Lord proclaimed. "Look Who just arrived."
Everyone turned around and stared at the Being in front of them.
Excitement filled the radiant heavens!
The singing of millions of majestic angels filled the air! It
was Jesus! He was back and standing victoriously at the entrance of
God's glorious throne room. A mighty chorus started praising Him;
they praised the Savior who rescued the helpless bride. Each of the
twenty-four elders, as well as the four living beings in front of
God's throne, fell down before Jesus and sang His praises. All of
the living creatures in heaven, and on earth, as well as in the sea
sang His praises. It was a festive time! A celebration that all of
Creation had never seen before!
"You are my Son and I am fully pleased with you. Well done!"
The proud Father stood up from His throne. Jesus was leading the
festive procession and made His way to His rightful place. His
Father stretched out His hand and handed over the ancient scroll to
His worthy Son. He conquered death, sin, and Lucifer himself, and
therefore He was more than worthy to be entrusted with the scroll
that contained the future of His bride. He was the sinless lamb
that was slaughtered for the life of His bride. The ceremony was
holy and all the beings were speechless.
Jesus lifted the scroll up triumphantly, and a burst of praise
erupted from the heavenly assembly. The air was filled with
jubilation and their excitement couldn't be contained any
longer.
"Soon the bride will be home once again. Just look how the Word
is spreading." Jesus spread His arms into the air and a picture of
the earth came into view for all to see.
The heavens looked at the events on earth, and they could see
His sinless blood infiltrating the world. Every time a new person
accepted Jesus as His Savior His blood entered their life, and
cleansed them from the deadly power of sin. Immediately, the
person's name was written in the Book of Life that was securely
guarded in heaven. Slowly but surely, His blood was spreading. His
blood formed the new bride. They could see her emerging. She was
exquisite and more beautiful than ever. All the beings rejoiced and
a great celebration was held. The bride was coming home. They
couldn't wait for it! They had longed for her to be reunited with
their Lord for so long now! The celebration never ended, and each
time a new soul was added to the bride, they all rejoiced.
"Behold, a time is coming when the bride will be complete, and
all of the souls needed to complete her will have accepted My blood
into their lives. She will be as beautiful as the day she was
created. She will be even more beautiful than then; she will be a
breathtaking and dazzling bride! I will arrive on the billowing
clouds, and snatch her once and for all from the evil cruel world
and make her Mine. I will send Lucifer and his followers to the pit
of everlasting fire with one flick of My flashing sword. Behold,
the time is coming and we will be together for all of eternity to
come! We will be together forever."
All of the angels were so proud of her Savior; He had endured
all the suffering and did them proud. Now, they couldn't wait; they
longed for her to come home.
They have been waiting for that day in anticipation! All of
Creation is saying: "Come, Lord Jesus, come! We are longing and
aching for you!"
"I am coming soon! I love you." He stood up from His sacred
throne and started to prepare for her homecoming.
Just wait and see; it is going to be something extraordinary,
and something that the whole expanse has never seen before. Hold
your breath; it is going to be soon.
This excerpt is from "The Bible: Behind the scenes" - Ilze
Henderson