Imagine Iff.....Part 1

Matthew 9:15 Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast. When Jesus was asked why His disciples did not fast like the Pharisees and followers of John the Baptist, He gave 3 examples to demonstrate why it was inappropriate. Jesus, as the Messiah, is the Bridegroom who has come to town to be betrothed to His bride. When He comes it's a time to celebrate. It would not be appropriate for the family to sit in the corner in sackcloth and ashes fasting with s solemn look on their faces. So also, when the Messiah is present is no time to mourn; it is a time for joy and celebration. If Christ is present in our lives, should we be sad and beating ourselves up all the time? To be sure, there are appropriate times for fasting and solemnly seeking God in our lives, but that is not the sole of our existence. The Joy of The Lord must show through!