THE THREE BRIDES

IT'S TIME TO GET READY

Recently, I had two dreams in which God was showing me the state of His Church in the West. He was sharing how He is soon coming for His bride but how a great part of her is not yet ready. I felt Him say to share this as a calling to everyone, so we can evaluate ourselves in the light of His Word and get ready. God does not condemn, but He calls into conviction that leads to repentance and transformation so that we can access the fullness of His freedom and the abundant life Jesus came to give to us. And in this case, He is calling us to make firm decisions so that we are ready whenever He comes back for His Bride.

This is what the Lord showed me about it:

The First Bride

The first bride represents the part of the Church that is mature. The bride that is fully committed to the Lord that places her life on the altar in continuous worship and surrender, the one that is married to Him and lives for Him alone.

The Second Bride

The second bride represents the part of the Church that is waking up to her identity and starting to commit to her beloved in a serious way. She was waking up to the reality and the urgency of the times. This bride is understanding this in her heart and what once were religious concepts for her are now becoming alive in her by the Spirit.

The Third Bride

But the third bride represents the part of the Church that is not ready, the one that is still living as a guest instead of the bride. There is no commitment in her and she might have made promises to God but she is not walking them out. And as I was writing this, I could clearly hear that this part of the Church is crippled and sick, she feels stuck and lost. This part of the Church is now in the valley of decision and it is time that she clothes herself in white.

The bride needs to make herself ready in and through the Holy Spirit who is making her ready. THIS IS THE TIME!

Now, what does it mean to be clothed?

It means to be covered and to walk in the presence of Jesus himself (Romans 13:14). Which practically means to be clothed in Righteousness, Mercy, Humility, Kindness, Patience, as Colossians 3:12 says. It is about becoming like Jesus as we grow in the understanding of living out our oneness with Him.

So, how do we clothe ourselves in Jesus?

By committing and having a relationship with Him.

By deciding to put off the old self (Die to yourself/Surrender).

By imitating Christ and allowing the Holy Spirit to transform us into His image.

This is what I heard the Lord say:

“This is why many are crippled and cannot walk, says the Lord, because they haven't made the decision fully in their hearts to be married to me. When that happens, says the Lord, they will start seeing my promises come to pass. A commitment takes two people, walking in a covenant needs two sides. I have always fulfilled mine, but a part of my bride hasn't taken on hers. She wants all the benefits without the commitment and this can no longer work. Everything is by my grace, you don't have to work for it, but I have given you the key to unlock things, as this is meant to be done in a relationship. I love you and I want to partner with you in all of what is to come. Would you be willing, my bride? Would you be willing to surrender everything at the altar and let me show you who you are so that we can walk together into my promised land? This is the only way you'll be able to stand in all that is coming. The earth's birthpains will only keep on increasing, as I am preparing to come for you. Are you ready?”