The Unfailing Husband

Your Maker is your husband—the LORD Almighty is his name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth.

Isaiah 54:5, NIV

In the Old Testament, Jehovah presents Himself as the Husband of the nation of Israel. In the New Testament, the church is pictured as the bride of Christ. How remarkable that the Bible consistently presents our Maker as our Husband. Just as a caring man goes out of his way to enrich the life of his bride, God blesses us with loving provisions. He will never abandon, leave, forsake, neglect, nor forget us. He constantly demonstrates His love in expressions large and small. He gives us His name. He daily meets our needs. He lavishes His blessings. He has a mansion for us in heaven.

Sooner or later, we’ll be disappointed by every friend on earth; none are perfect. But the Lord Jesus Christ will never let us down. When we are lonely, He comes calling. When we feel weak, He imparts strength. When we’re hurt, His wounds provide strong medicine for inward healing. When we’re aging, He reminds us of the eternal life bound up in His resurrection.

Your Maker is your Husband, and His name is Lord Almighty.

Let the love of husband be never so pure and fervent, it is but a faint picture of the flame that burns in the heart of Jesus.

C. H. SPURGEON