Thy Maker Is Thine Husband

March 1

Thy Maker is thine husband.

For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of

hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy

One of Israel; The God of the whole earth

shall he be called.  Isaiah 54:5

Sweet assurance!

Surprising condescension.

Does Jesus, by whom all things were made, fill this sweet relation?

Is He my nearest and dearest relation?

Yes-- He loves thee more than any other; He is more closely united to thee, and more deeply interested in thee.

He is the bridegroom, thou art the bride; He has espoused thee to Himself, has made full provision for all the present wants, and is gone to prepare thy everlasting habitation, where thou art to dwell with Him and enjoy His love. The relation really subsists: He regards thee as His beloved bride, and He would have thee live daily in the recollection that He is the Lord.

Oh, love Him above all! Call upon Him with confidence.

Look for Him with ardent longing. He will come to be glorified in His saints, and admired in all them that believe.

Think not that He will ever forget the person, neglect the concerns, or turn a deaf ear to the requests of His beloved, blood-bought bride.

His love is infinite, and a whole is set on thee; and will remain fixed on thee for ever. He is in one mind, and none can turn Him. Having loved thee, He will love thee unto the end.

Jesus, my Shepherd, Husband, Friend,

My Prophet, Priest, and King,

My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End,

Accept the praise I bring.

James Smith