Maranatha: Come Lord Jesus

As Christians, we are called to live in a constant state of expectancy and longing for the return of Jesus Christ (Titus 2:12-13). One of the most powerful expressions of this longing can be found in the Aramaic (and Hebrew) word "maranatha," which means "our Lord has come" or "come, O Lord." This word is found only once in the New Testament, in 1 Corinthians 16:22, where it is used as a cry of hope and faith in the second coming of Jesus Christ.

For many Christians, the word "maranatha" may just be a reference to 90’s worship music or altogether unfamiliar to them. To many though, it has a deep and personal significance; it is a reminder of the ultimate purpose of our lives and our ultimate destination: to be united with Jesus in heaven. It is a call to live a life of faith, obedience, and holiness, knowing that one day we will stand before the Lord and give an account of our lives.

The Wedding Feast of the Lamb is the ultimate fulfillment of our longing to be with Christ. As described in the book of Revelation, chapter 19, it is a time when Jesus, the Lamb of God, will marry His bride, the Church. The imagery of the Wedding Feast of the Lamb is drawn from the Jewish wedding customs of the time, in which a banquet was held to celebrate the union of the bride and groom. In this context, the feast is seen as a symbol of the joy and blessedness that will be experienced by all who are united with Christ in the eternal kingdom. It is the ultimate celebration of the coming of the Kingdom of God.

For those who have decided to follow Jesus as their savior, the Wedding Feast of the Lamb is the ultimate goal. It is a time when we will be united with our Lord and Savior and will be able to partake in the feast with Him. The feast is where our deep longings for our Savior will be fulfilled and we will want no more.

So, as Christians, let us live in a constant state of expectancy and longing for the return of Jesus Christ. Let us live a life of faith, obedience, and holiness, and let us cry out "Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus!" with the hope and faith that one day we will be united with Him at the Wedding Feast of the Lamb.

Check out Michael and Sara’s song “Maranatha (Come Lord Jesus)” below. Head over to the “Charts” page for free chord charts and piano and lead sheets.