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Being prepared for the meeting with the king was the daily focus of Esther for a whole year. Preparedness, all necessary requirements completed. Then, and only then could any of those chosen enter into the kings presence. Would the prerequisites necessary to stand in the presence of the King of kings be any lower or less? Most certainly not. In respect to the Bride of Christ it is declared that she made herself ready. Rev. 19:7.
The call of the Spirit of the Lord through Isaiah is for a drowsy, sleeping people to awaken. It is important to consider that Isaiahís call is doubled. A strong Word from the very heart of the Lord. This is a prophetic utterance which is definitely for the day in which we live. Isa. 52:1 Therefore, knowing the time, knowing that we are living in the end of the age. Rom. 13:11 Knowing that the daily events of this world, are screaming out, the fulfillment of the signs designed to warn us of the need to prepare for His marriage to the church. We dare not be ignorant of the times and the seasons and be caught unaware and unprepared. There must be perfect, complete, full, accurate knowledge of what is taking place and why it is happening. 1 Thess. 5:1-2.
Put on the wedding garments of great beauty. It is time to appear before the king and the clothing must be that which is fitting and proper. Remember the man who was thrown out of the wedding because of his improper clothing. Mt. 22:11-12 Though the king called him friend, he was still bound and cast out into outer darkness (the tribulation period). Inasmuch as we are kings and priests unto the Lord, (Rev. 5:10) we must dress accordingly. The garments of Aaron and his sons, the priests of the Most High, were for beauty and glory. Ex. 28: 2 Gorgeous and most impressive. A constant witness of their high office in the tabernacle and temple. If that which was to be eliminated was glorious how much more majestic and beautiful will the wedding gown be beyond description.