“Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.” Revelation 19:7-9

It all started off yesterday morning at Church when I heard that Paula and Galen were going to be having their Annual Christmas Party. Not wanting to overstep or cause any problems, I asked Paula if she wanted EVERYONE to know about it! She did! I made the announcement… and plans and preparations were made! It was just a matter of time.

As the clock rolled on we established what time we would need to leave to get there on time. Every glance at the clock was to establish how much or how little time we had before leaving for the event. Suddenly… it was time to get ready, then get in the car, and then GO! I knew WE weren’t going to be the only ones following that same routine.

Paula and Galen’s Christmas Party is not something that is new. In fact, it isn’t even the ONLY one they throw! They had just had a party for their neighbors and close friends! Last night was for Church people. When we pulled up, people were already there and had started in on the food and conversation.

The house was decorated and every conceivable space held some kind of food dish. People were talking, laughing, eating and enjoying. Conversation went from Jesus, Family, Christmas plans, Church, people, kids and even goats! You had to be there! It was fun moving from person to person, talking and eating. On the way home, I began to think about a Party to which I have been invited that hasn’t even happened yet!

I’m talking ‘The Big One’ here! The time in Heaven when Jesus Christ will be celebrating with His Bride…The Church! Having been to MANY wedding celebrations and parties, I cannot even imagine what lavish affair will be had when ‘God’ is the host. But I had a little taste last night!

Decorations and food do not make a party. What makes the party enjoyable is the PEOPLE. I have found that the more people have in common, the more fun the party can be. Having Jesus as the center of your life just makes for GREAT conversation starters. I am looking forward to THAT party with HIS people more than anything here on this planet!

Will YOU be there?