God Created, Satan Corrupted, Jesus will Correct it.

Once upon eternity, there was a groom—perfect, loving, and full of grace—who made His move to bring His bride into His glorious home. Their relationship was unlike any other, filled with intimacy and trust. The groom, being generous, gave the bride everything she needed and more—a garden paradise to enjoy and dominion over creation. It was beautiful, perfect, and exactly as the groom intended.  


But trouble was brewing. A rival of the groom, a crafty deceiver, approached the bride with smooth words and enticing promises. The bride, naive to the cunning schemes of this intruder, fell for his lies. She cheated on her groom, breaking the sacred trust they shared. The betrayal was devastating, and the groom—holy and just—had no choice but to draw a hard line. The bride was asked to leave their home, forced to fend for herself in a harsh, broken world.  


Yet, even in His anger, the groom’s love for His bride remained. He longed to see her restored. So, instead of abandoning her completely, He committed to a series of planned visits. Through these encounters, He reminded her of His love, guiding her with laws and covenants, showing her glimpses of His heart. The bride responded with effort—gifting the groom sacrifices and acts of devotion—but something was still missing. There was an “ick” to it all, a gap that rituals couldn’t bridge.  


The groom knew this wasn’t enough. If the relationship was to be fully restored, it would take a monumental gesture. So, He devised a plan—a costly one. He would step down from His glory, take on the lowly form of the bride herself, and pay the ultimate price to win her back. It was a sacrifice beyond comprehension, but He was willing to do it because of His unrelenting love.  


And so, the groom came down. He lived among the bride, taught her, healed her, and ultimately gave His life for her. Through this act of love, He paid the bride price in full, opening the way for true reconciliation. The plan began to work, but it wasn’t without challenges. Some parts of the bride welcomed Him with open arms, while others rejected Him outright. Still, the groom pressed on, knowing that His sacrifice would not be in vain.  


As the relationship started to heal, the groom revealed His next step. He was preparing a new home—better than the first, free of pain, betrayal, and sorrow. But before they could move in together, the bride needed time to fully commit. The groom gave her space to respond to His love, while He worked tirelessly to prepare a place where they could abide forever.



However, the groom made it clear: this time, there was a deadline. A day would come when time would run out. On that day, He would return to take His bride with Him—but only those parts of the bride that were willing to come. Sadly, some parts of the bride would refuse, clinging to the deceiver’s lies. It would break the groom’s heart, but He would honor their choice.  


And so, when the day finally arrives, the groom will gather His bride—the ones who saw His sacrifice, believed in His love, and adorned themselves in righteousness. Together, they will move into their eternal home, where no deceiver can enter and no betrayal will ever occur again.  


But for those who refused the groom’s love, the story ends differently. They will be left behind, a painful reminder of what could have been. Though it hurts the groom deeply, He moves forward with those who chose Him, determined to cherish and celebrate the love that remains.  


This is the story of God and humanity. A love that began in the garden, was tested in the wilderness, and will ultimately be perfected in eternity. The groom is Jesus, and the bride is all of us. The question remains: will we choose Him?  



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