WHO HAS A PART IN MAKING THE BRIDE READY FOR THE MARRIAGE OF THE LAMB?
It says the bride, herself, had an important part in that preparation. We are that bride, and we have a crucial role in making ourselves ready to be united with Him. One of the questions I mentioned a moment ago was: “What part do we play in a move of the Holy Spirit?” While this verse does not mention the Holy Spirit, it does note that we play a role in our relationship with God. And it takes a divine merger between the Holy Spirit and us. The Holy Spirit does not do everything. We have a part to play. And, as we go through the questions I listed a few moments ago, I think it will be apparent that we have a part to play in several of them. Our response to the Holy Spirit is important. He provides the grace – we embrace the fire. Most of today’s lesson will focus on our role. WHAT DO WE CALL A DIVINE ENCOUNTER WITH GOD’S PRESENCE – WHETHER BY AN INDIVIDUAL OR A BODY OF PEOPLE? o A move of the Holy Spirit. o An outpouring of God. Sometimes people use the word, “visitation,” when describ
