Two days

In two days I'll be getting married to an incredible woman. She has taught me much about myself, the world and about God. I thank God for giving me such an incredible gift in Lora. While the wedding planning has been stressful at times, I am confident that the ceremony should be beautiful.

A friend of mine remarked once that being about to get married is kinda like being about to die. While this may seem like a joke, he was very serious. For a Christian, death is the end of one 'season' (i.e. life) but the beginning of something much better (i.e. eternity with Christ). And so it is with marriage, my singleness is ending but I am assured that marriage will be much better. While there will be times I miss somethings about being single I am sure, the joy and love that marriage and eventually a family can provide will far outweigh what I lose.

Like a man on his deathbed, I want to thank all of those who helped me have a great life as a single man. I am fortunate to have been surrounded by so many caring friends and family during the first 24 years of my life. And I look forward to those relationships growing further as a married man, since you will still know me on 'the other side.'

But that begs the question, will you know me on the other side of death? I am confident in Christ's death to save my soul and know that I will spend eternity with Him. But will you be there when you die? Coming to Christ is a lot like getting married. You'll give up some of your freedom and your life will be forever changed. The Bible speaks of the Church (all those who trust in Christ) as the Bride of Christ, and I can't think of a more fitting illustration.

So if you haven't thought about it, think about what Christ has offered you. Remember what you gain far outweighs what you lose.