June 20, 2003 (15)THE WOMAN AS PROPHESIED BY ISAIAH. She is presented as a married woman. She is the one who is married to Him who created her. Isa. 54:5 As a matter of fact, she is brought into existence for the very purpose of marriage. It is well that we establish at his time the fact that this woman is not from any one race of people. She is composed of the redeemed and consecrated from every tongue tribe and nation. For the Lord is the God of all people who will believe on Him. Rom. 3:29-30 Her husband is identified as LORD, Jehovah of hosts. His bride will know Him by his name and will serve Him faithfully.
THE MAKER, THE BUILDER. Christ Jesus is the builder of is own house. As the architect and builder He is able to build it with the material and into the form and shape which He desires. We are that house as long as we maintain our spiritual life, in Him. Heb. 3:6 The house which He is building will have the following chararistics without failure. There will be absolute unity of the faith or doctrine. Paul appealed to the Corinthians to come to an arrangement where they were absolutely in agreement in mind and thought. Most assuredly, if we have the mind of Christ there will be unity. 1 Cor. 1:10 What changes that will require for those who would desire to be a part of that divine building. It would be a miracle if all were to conform to this constructional requirement. Not to comply would result in elimination from the bride. A sweeping and complete knowledge of the Son of God will also be required. That means to know Him in the fullest sense, literally to have the mind of Christ. The house will be built of perfect materials, of the very highest quality and value. That which the Lord Himself has perfected. The bride must measure up to all the divine qualifications which are found in Christ, until she attains the status of a perfect individual. Eph. 4:13 The measuring rod is the Lord Jesus, Himself. Measuring ourselves by ourselves, which we are so prone to do, is not wise. 2 Cor. 10:12 The goal, the stature unto which the bride must attain is likewise the Lord Jesus. None will be in the bride who do not reach the fullness that is found in Christ. It is His goal and design that His bride, His body, be completely, a perfect replica of Himself. Furthermore that she be thoroughly furnished, in the Spirit, with the totality of Himself. Eph. 1:23 He is our example. He is the measurement which will be used for the whole building. There will not be any inferior materials found in the building, nor will it come short, or be off, in any of its dimensions. In other words it is the perfect structure. Beautiful and precise. Not only is He the architect, the builder but He is also the inspector. He has established the requirements for the structure and they must pass His inspection. In this manner all non conforming materials will be rejected. The man who refused to wear the proper garb at the wedding, though designated as a Friend was summarily removed from even being a guest, let alone being a member of the wedding party. Be sure to have the wedding garment on. It is an essential. Mt. 22:12