09/27/2026
It is easy to become critical of what is wrong in the Church. We can all see the weaknesses, failures and imperfections. Sometimes they distort our understanding of God and leave a bitter taste in our mouths.
But the Bible calls the Church the Bride of Christ, and I find this one of the most helpful ways to see her.
“Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
Ephesians 5:25
He died for His Bride. If we could understand how passionately, infinitely Jesus loves His Church, I think we would treat her so differently from how we unfortunately sometimes do.
Yes, she has flaws. But if Jesus gave Himself up for the Church, surely His love for her should make us want to love her too. To protect her, enrich her, nurture her and defend her.
Not her faults, but her.
I find the more I fall in love with Jesus, the more I love His Bride. The love of Christ has been shed abroad in my heart, and increasingly, that love radiates out to others.
This week on Substack: His Body, His Bride, His Dwelling Place.
Read the full article:
https://restoringthewells.substack.com/p/his-body-his-bride-his-dwelling-place