Last Friday I walked into the student center during lunch and discovered a crowd of people around the TV.
Students and staff staring intently at the screen
What could be holding their attention?
It was the Royal Wedding!
What is it about this wedding that is such a big deal? Is it that there’s royalty involved, and everybody wishes they could be somebody special? Is it because everyone wants to believe in fairy tales, and when one fairy tale comes true everyone wants a piece of it? It combines the dreams that little girls have of being a princess or a bride. (Side note: Maybe that’s why the Princess Bride is such a classic movie…)
Where does our obsession with royalty come from? I personally think it’s because we were designed to worship the King of Kings. We’re all looking for our substitute royalty to take His place, but He’s the only true King.
What about this obsession with weddings? Maybe it’s the security in knowing (or hoping) someone will love you the rest of your life, and you will love that person. It’s also the bride’s day to dress up and be someone special. Whether it is for commitment, love, or beauty, people love weddings. Maybe that’s why the church is analogous to a Bride, made beautiful for her heavenly Groom.
One day there will be a royal wedding for all whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life!
Amen, Jill. It seems the theme of being the Bride of Christ has been the Christian take on this royal wedding. How wonderful to have the perspective of God on this world event!
Blessings,
Carolyn Smith (See you in August!)