Christian Marriage
And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” Genesis 2:18
Think of it, Adam had all of God’s perfect, beautiful creation—All the animals, unafraid and friendly to him; all the plants and trees for their food and beauty. He even had God to talk to, yet it was “not good” because he did not have anyone like himself. So God made woman. He formed her out of his rib. Made of the same substance, she was truly comparable to him; like him in so many important ways, and yet wonderfully different. They would make each other complete. Adam was overjoyed! “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” (Genesis 2:23) Then God instituted the holy estate of marriage. Eve was God’s greatest earthly blessing to Adam and vice versa. He had everything else, but his life was not complete until God gave him a wife.
That is not to say that a person can’t have a fulfilled life without a spouse. The Apostle Paul indicates that God gives some a special ability to serve God more faithfully without a spouse. Nevertheless, if you are married or desire to be married, don’t forget what a special treasure your spouse is. Marriage is ordained by God to be the closest, most intimate relationship known to man and to be a source of great joy, love, comfort, strength, and support. If you truly treasure your spouse as a gift from God, that will go a long way to making a truly happy, blessed marriage the way God intended it to be.
If you are not married but desire to be, pray that God will direct you to a godly spouse who can be a true companion in Christ. If you are happily single, thank God for that gift and serve Him with all your might.
Lord, thank you for establishing this union of husband and wife. Teach me to truly treasure this gift and honor you. Amen