A Word of Knowledge given to Elder Roy Gardenier of The Open Door Fellowship  June 15, 1988

 

 

 

 

 

There’s the story of Creation, the Fall, the Flood, the details of the life of the first patriarch…
     and, then, there’s the Bride in Genesis 24.

There’s the story of the many Judges and the complicated work of the Holy Spirit in that hectic era…
     and, then, there’s the Bride in the book of Ruth.

There’s the long history of the Kings; the exaltation and the degradation of Israel; the very personification of Wisdom, the agonizings of Job; the comfort of the Psalms; the clear directions for Wisdom and Understanding in Proverbs and Ecclesiastes…
and, then, there’s the Bride in the Song of Solomon.

There’s the long prophecy of Isaiah, but…
     then, there’s the Bride in Chapter 62.

There’s the variegated panoply of exciting, foretold events; some looking back to Eternity Past, others giving us a glimpse into Eternity Future – all these found in the long list of Prophets; and again…
     there’s the Bride in Ezekiel 16 and 24 as well as in Hosea.

There’s the wonderful Good News of the Kingdom; the accounts of Jesus’ earthly ministry; the teachings, the very touches of the Lord Jesus…
     and, then, there’s the Bride in Matthew 25.

The Scriptures record the birth of another Nation in Acts; the Spirit’s searchings and soundings in the Epistles; the final consummation in Revelation…
     and, then, there’s the Bride in Revelation 19:7-8.

Throughout this marvelous and wondrous outpouring of God’s Love manifested in the Word, the Blood of the Lamb is shed that we may be saved and the Spirit and the Bride invite us to come and feast at the Banquet of Redemption so that, at last, we may be satisfied!

“And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are true sayings of God.” Rev. 19:9

“And the Spirit and the Bride say, come. And let him that heareth say Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” Rev. 22:17