Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Ephesians chapter 5:
30 For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones.
31 “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.”
32 This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
We are called a bride in Scripture. The purpose of a bride is to marry a bridegroom thus becoming one in unity with each other. The term “bride” is meant to denote a temporary condition until the state of being a wife is achieved. The called out ones (aka the church) are to become one with Christ thus one with FATHER. Each one of us has this place in our hearts that longs to be fulfilled and it will only occur when we become one with FATHER.
One aspect of leaving our father and mother is to leave our past or history behind and move forward as a bride preparing herself for that day of full and complete union. As we move toward full maturity in our Divine purpose we will become bone of HIS bone and flesh of HIS flesh. It is all about unity in the fullness of Love.
In the same chapter Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:
15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise,
16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit
We are told to be filled with THE SPIRIT as well as being led by THE SPIRIT in Romans chapter 8:
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
When a man and a woman become engaged to be married, both expect to be guided in unity by one spirit because they believe they have everything in common. Their love for one another makes up for any differences and will overcome all challenges to their marriage. If both are fully mature, their marriage will survive all obstacles placed before them. Their Love for one another is the determining factor in the success of the union.
As we are filled and led by THE SPIRIT, our Love will come to full maturity for we will see and embrace the mystery of becoming one with Christ. The trappings of this world will no longer have any appeal to us for we no longer will attempt to fill the void in our hearts with “things” but instead will embrace the Love of Christ and will focus on the union with Christ. Jesus initiated this union when He was willing to give His life on the cross for His Bride. Though the world would attempt to dilute and pervert the meaning of this union, the Truth remains and all of creation testifies of the reality of this mystery.
We are called to redeem the time and make the most out of each day of preparation. We are told to refrain from dulling our senses by drunkenness and we must remain vigilant in our preparation as HIS Bride. We must be careful how we live and must watch our step at all times so that we don’t become ensnared by the world. As our Love fully matures, we will no longer be drawn to the world’s appetites or offerings but only look forward to the day of consummation as a Bride and becoming One with HIM.