“He gave up his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by baptism and God’s word. He did this to present her to himself as a glorious church without a spot or wrinkle or any other blemish. Instead, she will be holy and without fault.” Ephesians 5:25-27
He promised to love me, comfort me, honor me and keep me in sickness and in health, rich or poor, better or worse, sadness and in joy, and to cherish and continually give me His heart’s deepest devotion. He promised to keep me only for Himself as long as I live.
It is the very act of faith and a personal commitment. It is the most important relationship that can exist between two people. It is the building of love and trust. It is a commitment that requires daily attention and is life-long.
Number 17 on our list of things to crave-A promising marriage
A marriage that took place way before our earthly marriages took place. The marriage between us and Christ!
From the time He put the earth in motion and placed me in the womb of my mother He had claimed me for His own. Jesus is my groom and long before I ever knew I was and am His bride.
The day I accepted His proposal (placed Him in my heart) He didn’t place a ring on my finger He covered me in His blood. It was His promise and pledge of His love to me. It was a symbol of His promise to be united to me forever.
Our wedding day was the day of my baptism! It was a day that I publically swore before my family and friends that I would be joined to Jesus as one. I would make my heart and mind become one with His.
Together we would create our home (my heart) a place of love, kindness, warmth, and a place for Him to dwell.
On that day what God had joined together will no man or Satan destroy!
And by the power vested in me by the Word of God, His Son, and His blood, I am now married to the bridegroom of Heaven and earth. As I cling to His promises my days will be good, long, and forever.
I am married to a Savior who will never fail me, cheat on me, hurt me, leave me, or ever stop loving me. No matter how many times I mess up, hurt Him, or how little of time I spend with Him.
When I gladly accepted the amazing privilege and honor of becoming His wife, of which I don’t even deserve, I committed to honor Him, spend quality time with Him, build Him up, serve Him, love Him with all of my heart, and worship Him as my King.
I wonder just how many earthly marriages would be saved if our Heavenly marriages were how they were supposed to be.
