In Holy Matrimony

When you walk into a Christ centered marriage, you walk into a spiritual battle ground.

Since getting married less then two years ago, Jacob and I have walked through health diagnosis', financial instability, family crises and more. BUT we have also experienced some of the most joy filled moments, we have traveled to bucket list destinations, moved into our first home, and grown so much as people, and as spouses.

This got me thinking.

You know that moment at weddings, right before the couple is announced as husband and wife for the very first time? That's when it all becomes real. It's not just a marriage anymore, it's holy matrimony. It's like the difference between a house and a home, one is just a building, the other is filled with love and memories.

Holy matrimony, it's a term as old as time, right back to Adam and Eve. When something is 'holy', it's special, it's sacred, it's perfect in its own unique way. It's two people joining together under the watchful eye of God, becoming one.

Marriage, is a divine connection between two humans on this earth, establishing a realm of God on our earthly home.

It is through marriage that God established His earthly kingdom. If you think back to the first every recorded miracle that Jesus did, it took place at a wedding. I truly believe that this is Jesus showing us the importance of seeking God's guidance in all things, especially in matters of the heart.

Nothing threatens the devil more than a godly successful Christian marriage. Marriage was the first thing God established. Satan was not threatened by Adam working alone and building the Garden of Eden. He was threatened when Adam and Eve became husband and wife. Why? Because marriage is an earthly example of a heavenly union.

Marriage is, at it’s core, a reflection of God's love for us, and Christ's love for the church. It's a bond that's unbreakable, even by the devil himself. The devil cannot destroy your marriage vows, and so he is obsessed with destroying your marriage relationship.

The strategies employed by the enemy are not innovative or new, but rather familiar tactics applied specifically within the context of marriage.

Anything that instills fear in you or your partner can be effective. The Apostle Peter portrays our adversary as a "roaring lion," seeking to sow fear and discord. His aim is to drive a wedge between you both, allowing him to sow seeds of doubt and anxiety. Resist letting fear undermine your marriage.

Just like you and your spouse, Jesus longed for unity among all who follow Him. But remember, we have an opponent who is busy stirring up conflict in our marriages. He's always there, whispering doubts and inflaming small annoyances to create a divide.

Marriage is not just an agreement between two people. It's a divine bond, woven by the hands of God Himself.

While navigating this marriage journey, we often find ourselves in a tug-of-war between joy and trials. But friends, we must remain steadfast, anchoring ourselves in the guidance of God. We stand united, not just as two individuals, but as one, mirroring His love for us.