Marriage Witness

“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 (KJV)

Jesus said “For this cause shall a man leave father and

mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain

shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain,

but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together,

let not man put asunder.”

    Matthew 19:5-6 (KVJ)

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’d like to commend each of you who are married for bearing witness to God’s wonderful design for man and woman. Although this holiday focuses on romantic love, the Bible speaks of the relationship between husband and wife on a deeper and higher plane, even as a mirror of the relationship between Christ and His Church. 

 Although I haven’t personally experienced a godly marriage (and I admit to a bit of envy of those who have), I am blessed to know many who embody it, especially so many couples at church who have been married for many decades.  I’m sure it’s not always roses and chocolates, but what a wonderful testimony to other believers (and those in the world) that you remain faithful to each other and to God over the years. 

 Happy Valentine’s Day and may God richly bless each of you!