The Bible calls Jesus the groom and the Church His bride. He gave Himself fully for us, completely, sacrificially, without reservation. Yet how often do we say, “Jesus, You can have most of me,” while still holding on to the world? He is not coming back for a half-hearted bride. He is coming for one that loves Him with the same devotion He has shown us. Now is the time to give Him your whole heart. | John Bevere

The three stages of the ancient Hebrew wedding hold theological significance for Christians today. They give us a picture of what the bride of Christ, the Church, should do while waiting for Christ to return. Three stages: 1.) Betrothal Stage – A signed document, called the Ketubah, legally bound and betrothed the couple in marriage. The couple was now legally married, they just weren’t allowed to consummate the marriage yet. 2.) Consummation Stage – The bridegroom would return to his father’s h