Daily Word

Daily Devotion
February 6, 2002

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife; and they shall be one flesh.
Genesis 2:24

Marriages seem to be under attack more today than ever. So many are not enjoying or receiving the great benefits of the marriage union. A man, a woman, and God, it is a valuable and sacred union. Marriage can be wonderful or miserable; usually depending on how much we are willing to commit to building it God's way, and on His principals that He designed for it. He is the matchmaker. Marriage was His idea and His ways are perfect. When people say; "we are different, we can't work it out and are just not compatible." I would have to respond with; "of course you are that is why you need each other." What one may lack in a certain area the other has strength in; our differences can compliment each other. When we speak our wedding vows we are saying we will forsake all others and give ourselves totally to our mates. (Until death do us part.) But sometimes the reality becomes more like; "I will marry you and work you into my life and my schedule, my friendships, what I want to do with my life, etc". Although in our society today it may not be a popular view, marriage is not about working your partner into your life, but realizing they are your life. The Bible says that Adam and Eve were naked before each other, more than just physically; they were transparent to each other, open with one another. They had become best friends. Have you ever been around a couple that has been married for many years and they often finish one another's sentences, or they know exactly how the other will respond. It is from years of sharing each other's feelings, emotions, fears, and dreams. They are open with each other and can be secure in the others love. Marriage takes work and giving of us to each other. Unconditional love, showing mercy daily, and protecting and caring for the others needs above our own. Quite a commitment, and not to be taken lightly but once the commitment is made it should be taken seriously. Marriage requires commitment, the same kind of commitment we make in our relationship to our Lord. (Ephesians 5:25) Whether our marriages seem to be strong and thriving, or weak and failing, there is always room for improvement, and always hope for it be better.

Prayer

I ask you to strengthen and restore marriages today. Give us the wisdom to walk in your example Lord; and to realize the importance of marriage and to commit ourselves totally to it. Enable us to make our marriages everything you have created them to be. Amen

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