in the book of Ephesians Paul makes a rich comparison between the husband and Christ as married to His bride the church. this comparison is filled with rich word pictures which are used to illustrate the function of the husband when fulfilled properly and the great benefit that is gain. in this message we see how Christ willing sacrifice gives his bride both safety and security, so that she can stand before him confident. we see how when we willing sacrifice those things precious to us for the sake of our wives, it in like manner provides things which only enrich the marriage.