With a Wedding

"With A Wedding"

It began

with a wedding.

Two lovers

late into a perfect world. 

Joined in union 

by their Creator;

The Starkindler

from Ancient Days.

Then Sin came,

which brought Death;

Binding the universe

with bonds of corruption.

Only a Bridegroom

redeeming His wayward Wife

could loose Nature

from these fetters.

He fought against

His Beloved's Warden

and was struck down in battle

upon being given the choice

of His Life, or Hers.

Lying in a grave 

but for a moment,

He rose again,

sealing the ransom

for His Love.

Then at last

He triumphs over His enemy.

Over Sin and Death.

Then takes His Rightful Seat

and comes to claim

His now spotless Bride

and dwell in 

wedded bliss 

forevermore.

And so it continues into
eternity...

with a wedding.

O Death! (A Condescending Taunt)

("...and having spoiled principalities and powers, He made a show of them openly triumphing over them..." Colossians 2:15 Praise the Lord that He's triumphed over sin and death!)

O Death!

You've struck down many warriors,

yes, many strong men have been cast down by you.

Yet you are powerless.

Fortresses are no defense against you,

and you laugh at the shakings of a spear;

yet you are weak. 

O Grave!

You cannot be bribed with wealth

or your blow softened by hoards of riches.

But you are impotent.

No wisdom or art can dissuade you from your task,

nor can any device of human intellect deliver from you.

But you are nothing.

For you've been defeated by a Conqueror slain 

from the foundation of the world.

You've been rendered powerless by 

the Almighty.

Your fangs, vile dragon, have been torn from your mouth,

your head been crushed by the heel

of a great Warrior.

You have have your way with this house of mud

for a season, yet in my flesh will I see God.

For He's triumphed over you gloriously,

and given me the victory over your wiles

for all time.

Soon the lake of fire prepared

for you and your minions

will become(Praise t

your habitation forever!