A Reflection on Marriage

This is the eve of my wedding. I have been silent the last week, both because of my grandfather's passing and my wedding preparations. The readings for tomorrow are designed to show that my love for my bride is simply an image of the Father's love for his children--that ultimately human love must have its origin and its grounding in the love of the Father for us. To this end, Isaiah 62, which I also read for my proposal will be read. Additionally, Psalm 45 and passages from Revelation 19 will be read. They are also designed to root our understanding of our union within God's covenental relationship with Israel, which has eschatalogical ramifications. To that end, we will look backward at the promise He makes in Isaiah 62, while looking forward to the completion of the promise as described in Revelation. I love my bride, but on this wedding day I hope only to be humbled by her love for me and the Father's love for me. I will count myself tomorrow among all men most richly blessed. Incidentally, my wonderful bride-to-be has nixed any honeymoon blogging, so my keyboard will fall silent for a few weeks. For those of you who have discovered Mere-O, I only hope you will continue to be faithful readers and commentors when I return. The peace of the Lord be always with you.