Bridal Paradigm

It is my opinion that Abba desires to release more revelation of the Bridal Paradigm to any who are interested. Looking at Paul's inference in the Ephesian epistle to the relationship between Christ and the church and his admonishen to husbands regarding their wives, it is clear that there is a bridal relationship between Christ and believers. We are familiar with the reference to the marriage supper of the Lamb hinted at in the book of Revelation, with a promise of a future knees up?
Looking at marriage generally Jewish tradition had a two part ceremony. The betrothal, where a formal contract was instituted, and a subsequent ceremony, any time later, that we would call the marriage itself. Interestingly under Jewish law when the betrothal was initiated the couple were legally married and adultery would have been an issue, and a legal divorce would have been needed to annul the betrothal. We can see why Joseph had such a problem when Mary told him of her conception.
It is pure speculation on my part but I believe the marriage idea, and contract, between us and Christ was drawn up in the Godhead before the foundation of the world. This betrothal contract was subsequently ratified on the cross at Calvary with two witnesses, Abba and the Spirit of Truth. Technically every believer is betrothed to Jesus the Bridegroom at conversion, even if we know nothing about it. As Holy Spirit reveals the Bridal paradigm to us we get to share in the betrothal relationship with the Bridegroom even before we get to the supper, and a further consummation.
Paul tells us that the mystery of the church is being revealed to the powers and principalities, and that all the  plans and purposes of God will be finalised in Christ. Is the marriage supper of the Lamb the icing on the cake? Are we all travelling to this final destination? God is doing so much in the church at the moment it is hard to keep up with Him. De-structuring formats, and church as we knew it. A real typhoon of gospel power is reverberating around the body of Christ. And what of the world?  God is shaking the world structures, we have only got to watch the world news to see what is happening in the nations. I can taste the wine and hear the music as we dance the night away in the arms of Jesus.
An understanding of the relationship between believers and God is profoundly adapting. Out go the old religious, fear filled, law based workers, and drones. In come sons and daughters of Abba secure in their relationship with Him, and free to worship in spirit and truth. When you think of the body of Christ what image comes to mind? A body of people through whom Jesus can live and move and have His being? What image comes to mind when you think of the bride of Christ? Lovers with hearts burning for Jesus. Nothing else matters but adoration, worship, thanksgiving, and awe. In Him and with Him, continuously.
The Bridal paradigm is expanding. As believers we live in the rest of God within the Godhead and drink from the glorious river of Calvary. Our wedding garments have been made and fitted by Holy Spirit. Dad has ordered the refreshments, paid for the room, organised the band and the choir. Not only that but He is revealing our inheritance. Jesus said that everything that was the Father's was His.We can say with boldness that all that belongs to Jesus is now ours. But that is secondary to the outstanding privilege of having our hearts bursting with Love and adoration for our Bridegroom. Nothing will overcome the Bride because Love never fails. Christ has done it all for us and nothing will stop His plan for a marriage supper. We feast now on His work at Calvary, soon we will feast on the greatest wedding ever.
Isn't it interesting that the devil is trying so hard to get the institution of marriage redefined in Britain?