Celebrate Our Joy

Revelation 19:1-9

One week from today, my husband and I will celebrate our 22^nd anniversary.  It seems like only yesterday we invited our friends and family to “rejoice and be glad with us.” Our reception was quite the party!

A few days before the wedding, my soon-to-be husband started inviting everyone he saw.  Strangers on the street were encouraged to attend.  Now, anyone who’s planned a wedding knows one of the most important things is to stick to the numbers.  The reception hall was already full and I was afraid we weren’t going to have enough seats or food.

But Corey didn't see it that way.  He's "the more the merrier” type.  He was genuinely excited about our wedding and wanted to share our joy.  Yes, we did have people show up who hadn’t been sent a formal invitation, but it all worked out.

The dance floor was packed, and we celebrated well into the night.  It was a true celebration, filled with unforgettable memories.

I can only imagine that’s what God wants for us when we’re ready to enter into a relationship with Him.  He wants us to be filled with joy and then want to share that joy with others.  “Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb” (v. 9).

No one throws a party better than the Father.  Wouldn’t you like to be invited to His feast?

So, as Corey and I celebrate together, we’ll also celebrate Christ.  It’s through Him these past 22 years were possible.  “Amen, Hallelujah!”

PS:  I just found a copy of our wedding program and the cover reads - Celebrate Our Joy.  I think we all did!