Modern Bride is a prophetic illustration of a generation of people that are rising up in this hour.

She represents those from diverse backgrounds who have in some way been beaten down, oppressed and rejected.

They look different.

They act different.

They worship different and are now rising up to become the glorious warriors that God has created them to be.

Those who have been forgiven much love much.

The Modern Bride desires to go beyond the veil into the depths of the Holy of Holies.

Behind her stand faceless fair maidens, who most of which are content to remain in the outer courts. As some rejoice over her, others seem to stand and judge her through their carnal perceptions.

Spikes, chains and wild purple hair imply to many that she is immoral and unruly. Unwilling to be conformed to religious legality, she is mocked with a crown of thorns.

The Lord, however, looks beyond the surface and perceives her unique and creative inner beauty.

He also knows the many trials and tribulations that she has suffered in the world as well as in her pursuit to fully know Him.

Gripping a white flag, she bows her knee in total surrender. She has laid down her life that she may bare the marks of Christ in her own body.

The Lord draws back His curtain and calls her to rise up.

Reflecting His own character, she has shown she is willing to leave herself behind. Through the fires of refining, her garments have been made spotless and white.

She has ravished His heart and has chosen her for His Bride.

© Arleen Huffman 2003
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