The Great Proposal

One of my favorite things ever is to hear an engagement story. The mystery, the anticipation, the rumors about the purchase of a ring, and finally the big announcement all culminate to produce a wonderful story of love and joy. I've already "planned" how my proposal will happen, provided that it is in the Lord's will. Yes, I know it will never happen how I've predetermined, but it's always fun to dream.

A few months ago, I was sick with a cold and couldn't go to church with my family. While I was in my room praying and overall talking about my day with the Lord, I started daydreaming about my proposal. Would it be in the living room with my family present or just the two of us on the sofa? Would it be at a restaurant or down by the creek behind our house? Would I expect it or would it be a surprise? All these thoughts crowded into my mind and I began to tell the Lord about them. A few minutes passed by while I kept on dreaming until I felt an impression to look up a verse in the book of Revelation.

"And the Spirit and the bride say,

'Come!'

And let him who hears say,

'Come!'

And let him who thirsts come.

Whoever desires, let him take

the water of life freely."

~ Revelation 22:17 ~

I realized that while I was dreaming about how my "real" proposal would go, here the Lord was inviting me to come to Him. All that I need is found in Christ alone. While I may long for love, Christ fulfilled that need when He paid for my sin on the cross. He lavishes His grace on me everyday through the blessings He gives. Jesus extends His hand of invitation to every one of us. It's up to us to accept His free gift of love and grace.

". . . 'I am the bread of life.

He who comes to Me shall never hunger,

and he who believes in Me

shall never thirst.'"

~ John 6:35 ~

I will never be disappointed if I find my fulfillment in Christ alone. Yes, my soul will be distracted by the things of the world. But my prayer everyday is that my soul would awaken to the grand proposal the Lord holds out to me - walking with the Creator of the universe every single day. I do look forward to the day that I will marry. But during this season of singleness, I desire for my soul to be set in finding its satisfaction in Christ alone. While it is wonderful to be loved by a human being, how much more wonderful be called a lover of God!