Christ Jesus is joined to His people like a husband to his bride. He chose His Church in love, before she ever fell into bondage. With deep affection, He worked tirelessly, like Jacob for Rachel, until all was paid for her. Now, through His Spirit, He has drawn her to Himself and awaits the day when their joy will be complete at the marriage supper of the Lamb. While the glorious Bridegroom hasn't yet presented His bride fully perfected in heaven, she hasn't yet embraced her role as His queen.

Though she wanders in a world of pain, living among hardship, she is still Jesus' bride, dear to His heart and cherished in His sight. Her name is on His hands, joined with Him. Here on earth, He cares for her with the love of a Husband, providing for her needs, paying her debts, allowing her to carry His name and share His riches. His love and commitment are everlasting.

He will never mention divorce, for He hates putting away. Death might part earthly couples, but it can't break this eternal bond. In heaven, there won't be marriage as on earth, yet one marvelous exception remains: Christ and His Church will celebrate their eternal union. This bond is more enduring and closer than any earthly marriage. Even the purest human love is just a faint glimpse of the love burning in Jesus' heart. His mystical union with His Church surpasses all human connection, for which He left His Father and became one with her.