Hi Don, I'm reminded by your question how  Paul refers to the church as being "espoused" or engaged to the Lord. .  2 Cor. 11:2.     He calls it a "great mystery"  being joined to Christ. . .  .   "For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church."  . . .    Ephes.  5:30-32   Scripture says this is exactly the relationship our Lord Jesus desires to have with His church, which is also referred to as His "body" . . .    Romans 12:4, 5;   I Cor.  12:12; Ephes.  3:6;  Ephes. 4:4-16;    Col.  1:18. Will not our relationship with Jesus be spiritually consummated at a future wedding ceremony at the Marriage of the Lamb"    Rev. 19:7 . .  It's wonderful to know, too, our Lord is not marrying a City, but a Bride . .  amen!! That's how I understand it . .  blessings, Don