The Bride's Consent
Although a bride was selected for the bridegroom, she still had a choice. In Genesis 24:57 and 58, Rebekah was asked, concerning Isaac: “Will you go with this man?” She said, “I will go.” She gave her consent — her “I do.”
God is a gentlemen and He never forces anyone to say “I do” to His Son. He would never take anyone against their will. He calls all to Salvation, inviting each one to be of His Bride. In fact the Bible says that ‘… Many are called, but few are chosen.’ Matt 22:14. I did a little research into this verse and I found that it would be better translated ‘…few HAVE chosen’ Few of us have chosen to be wed to our Heavenly Bridegroom. John 3:18-20 says, ‘He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.’ This is why so many have not chosen to join His Bride, His church.
When we say “I do” to Jesus, we must believe with our heart and confess with our lips; Romans 10:9-10. 'That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.'
Have you said your “I do’s” to Jesus?
Yes — I do confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Yes — I do believe that Jesus died for my sins.
Yes — I do believe in my heart and confess with my mouth that you,
God, raised Him from the dead and seated Him at Your right hand.
Yes — I do repent of my sins.
Yes — I give You my heart!
Yes — I do receive Your great love and the gift of eternal life.
Yes — I will be your bride forevermore!
I do! I do! Yes, I say Yes to Jesus. Amen.
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