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So impressive was this Jewish maiden that the search for a new queen ended abruptly with her entrance into the throne presence of the king. She was chosen above all others and received into the royal house of the king. Est. 2:16.
Such types portraying that which will be, are weak and puny when compared to the glorious events of which they become a prediction. The story of one adopted by family is a portrayal of the new life begun by the Bride of Christ, for she too is adopted. Rom. 8:15 This is seen as the destiny of those who will comprise the Bride of Christ. The Lord in His infinite wisdom and will has prepared the whole plan of salvation with a grand climax in mind, and that is a Bride for His Christ.
The Father was married to Israel of old. He acknowledged His relationship with them by calling Himself their Husband. Isa. 54:5 The result of that marriage was the birth of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. The Spirit of the Lord, the power of the Highest was to overshadow Mary. From that glorious experience was to be born the man, who was to be called the Son of God. Luke 1:35 He is titled the King of kings as well as Lord of lords. Rev. 17:14 Those who are by His side are those whom He has made to be kings and priests unto the Lord. Rev. 1:6 Consider also that those who are with Him, that is in His immediate and intimate presence are:- the called, those with a special invitation to be in proximity to Him. What else could they be but a Bride/Queen. The chosen, because of the hand of the Lord upon their lives and their full and complete dedication to Him, they are His select, His favorite ones. They are, the faithful, the believing, those who are trustworthy. These are they who will be the Bride, the true church which will meet all the standards presented in the fifth chapter of the letter to the Ephesians. He has declared it and it shall be done.