So I’m engaged! On New Year’s Eve, I sang her a song, pulled out a ring, got down on one knee and asked the wonderful and beautiful Rebecca Chambers to marry me. And she said yes! I can’t believe how blessed I am.
Leading up to the proposal, I got pretty nervous. I realized how vulnerable I would be while I was down on one knee after confessing my love and pulling out a shiny token of my commitment to her. I was putting it all on the line!
I was reflecting on my commitment to Rebecca earlier this week and was struck by several things in a row. One, I was going to marry Rebecca. That’s a huge deal! Two, I took a big step in telling her how I felt about her and asking if she wanted to marry me. Finally, I thought about Jesus, and how He’s committed to me.
It was a staggering thought! Jesus has already not only confessed His love for me, but also done so much out of His affection for me. He’s put Himself in the ultimate position of vulnerability so that I can know Him and have a relationship with Him. He’s paid for me – not with money, but with His own life.
I’m humbled by that and so thankful that He loves me. It’s weird to think of myself as part of His bride (the end of Ephesians 5 describes the church as Christ’s bride), but as I look forward to Rebecca and me getting married I understand a little more of the anticipation the metaphor conveys.
I’m so looking forward to marrying Rebecca. As we get closer to the wedding, I’m also looking forward to understanding more what it means that Jesus loves me as a husband loves his bride. I hope this encourages you to reflect on His love for you too!
-Justin
