A Tailor Made Proposal

It would’ve been physically impossible for the young man who stopped by our table to smile any broader. Having heard that he was engaged and having already noted that he was with an attractive young lady we hadn’t met, my husband and I felt sure we knew who was responsible for his big grin.

Phil and I exchanged greetings with the couple and we all began to make small talk. During our conversation our young friend continued to smile ever so broadly as he looked at his date, back at us, and back at her again. Anyone could see he was eager to share his good news with us, if only he could figure out what to say. I was trying to decide if I should help him out by bringing up the subject myself when the his sweetheart nodded good-bye and turned as if to join their friends who were waiting at checkout.  Something about her move, jolted him into action. Out came the sweetest, most gleeful wedding announcement I’ve heard in some time.

“I’m going to marry her!” he said. It was clear, concise, and charming to the max.

That scene played out several nights ago, and it brought back sweet memories to my man and I of our own courtship. Here’s an image I made last week to celebrate our 33 years and counting together!

The guy’s obvious enthusiasm also  came back to me this morning and I was reading Scripture.  Isaiah 62:5 says, “And as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so your God will rejoice over you.”

The Bible calls Jesus our bridegroom. One day all who believe will take His hand at the marriage supper of the Lamb. As hard as it is to fathom, we make His heart glad. The joyful announcement has gone forth in the halls of heaven. “He’s going to marry us!”

The shy young man in our story may have been at a loss for words, but our Jesus never is. Even now He continues to extend His tailor made proposal. It is clear, concise, and charming to the max. And here’s the best part, it begins with “Whosoever will…”