What Are You Wearing To The Wedding Feast?
Sunday, April 26
Revelation 19:7-8 (NIV)
“Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God’s holy people.)”
Devotion
The Biblical admonitions regarding the return of Jesus focus on eager expectation and staying ready. Salvation is a gift. Each day we remain alive, awaiting the return of Jesus, is a gift. Peter admonished us, “For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry.” (1 Peter 4:3) Let us use whatever time remains serving Jesus by means of “the righteous acts of God’s holy people.”
These righteous acts may include caring for the poor and caring for aging parents, which is pleasing to God. Many holy people are especially drawn to the reason Jesus has not yet returned: “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9) Much of our fine linen can be encouraging and admonishing others to repentance and trust in Jesus.
Today's Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Prepare my heart for the return of Your Son. Clothe me in Your righteousness and teach me to live each day in purity, love, and obedience. Help me to put off the old life and walk in the good works You have prepared for me. May my life reflect the fine linen of righteous acts that please You. Keep me faithful, awake, and ready for the wedding feast. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Apply It Today
Ask yourself daily: “What am I wearing today for the wedding feast?”
Let this shape your choices, put off anything that reflects your old life (sinful habits, compromise, selfish living), and intentionally “put on” righteous acts. Look for simple ways to serve, encourage someone in repentance and faith, care for those in need, and live with eternal purpose. Readiness is not passive waiting, it is active obedience.
Resources
- Join us this morning for Sunday Service at 9 and 11, for Week 3 of The Return of Jesus series with Pastor Jentezen Franklin. Find a campus near you at freechapel.org, or join us online right here on the App, on Facebook, YouTube, or at live.freechapel.org. We’d love to worship with you!
- Stay connected to all that God is doing at Free Chapel, stories of life change, upcoming events, outreach and serving opportunities, and powerful messages. Don’t miss what He’s doing in this season! freechapel.org.