Genesis 2:22 “For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall cleave to his wife and the two shall become one flesh.”
I should first admit that I am not perfect. Are we clear on that fact? I have officiated numerous weddings and have made my fair share of mistakes. However, I do have my list of “please, never do this” from weddings I have attended. Would you like a sampling?
If you want more of my list, you will just have to ask me to officiate your wedding. Do I have a point, other than allowing myself the emotional space to heal from the lack of cake? Yes, marriages are important events that should be taken seriously. A couple is vowing before God and the guests to enter into a lifelong covenant where each will strive to reflect God in their relationship to the world around. A married couple is able to reflect God uniquely. As they pursue oneness in all areas of life (mentally, physically, sexually, emotionally, spiritually), using their strengths to build up the other, they can reflect who God is. God is one. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are equally God, but functionally different. Each uses his functions to perfectly complement the other as their united purpose is achieved. Nothing else in creation shows this, except for a marriage which is seriously lived out. All married couples should be in awe of this fact, as we all realize how many times we do not reflect God. Now, back to wedding ceremonies. Because of the seriousness of the covenant, as a reflection of God Himself, a ceremony should not just be a party. It should be sober look at a commitment. But, yes, it is also a party. So, please, don’t run out of cake.
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Peter SamplePastor of Calvary Bible Church, Neligh, NE. Missionary with RHMA. Husband to Maggie. Father to Grace, David, and Daniel. Saved by Jesus Christ Archives
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