God's called and chosen people are being prepared, under Christ's direction, to become His perfect and faithful helpmate for eternity. Revelation 19:1-8 teaches that the Bride "has made herself ready" through humble, cooperative participation in Christ's ongoing work of spiritual refinement. The speaker draws a parallel of the Church's preparation with Moses' training under God's holiness, maintaining that believers today must also make decisions in harmony with God's will. We could describe the Feast as both a time of joy as well as a spiritual boot camp, set apart for rejoicing, renewal, and intensive preparation for divine service. President Ronald Reagan's 1993 address at the Citadel provides a powerful allegory for followers of Christ to exercise readiness and character formation. The self-sacrifice of Arland D. Williams Jr, giving his life to save others, affirms that godly character is forged through countless, small, faithful choices made long before great tests arise. Reagan's later letter announcing his Alzheimer's diagnosis similarly serves as a lesson in humility, courage, and selfless concern for others, qualities essential for the Bride of Christ. Our forebears on the Sinai broke their sacred covenant with Almighty God, but the Israel of God, His called-out church, are admonished to stay steadfast and worthy. Passages from Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Corinthians, and Revelation reveal Almighty God's eternal purpose: to form a perfected people "in His image," joined with Christ as one. In his article, "Preparing the Bride," John Ritenbaugh declared that the Church's calling is not to worldly achievement, but to spiritual preparation through steadfast faith, growth in godly character, and unity with Christ. God's people are admonished to "hold fast," rejoicing in their calling, using the Feast to