Two of my close friends got engaged over the Thanksgiving holidays. It has been incredible to see the love story that God has written in their lives and in these two relationships. God is a creative and unique God, one that has an unlimited number of ways to bring two people together in Him. I celebrate with them, as both of these couples are seeking God together, and their love is such a celebration of His goodness and His faithfulness, of His abundant blessings and provision.
As I continue the Marriage Feast journey, these two relationships remind me of the goodness of God and the goodness of marriage, of marriage as He intended it to be - a covenant of love & faithfulness, of two hearts and lives coming together as one.
“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” – Mark 10: 7-9
“I will betroth you to me forever, I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. I will betroth you in faithfulness and you will acknowledge the Lord.” – Hosea 2:19-20
“‘…This kindness you have shown is greater than that which you showed earlier. You have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor. And now, [Ruth], don’t be afraid. I will do for you all that you ask. All my fellow townsmen know that you are a woman of noble character’….So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife.” – Ruth 3:10-11, 4:13
“…as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you.” – Isaiah 62:5
Rejoicing & celebrating – that is the picture that God paints of marriage. And I am so happy I get to celebrate with good friends and partake of His goodness. During this season when it is easy to get caught up in holiday single blues, I’m thankful for reminders that God is in the business of writing love stories, wonderful love stories. He has written the greatest love story ever told, the story of a Beloved Redeemer and Savior. And He echoes that story every time He brings two people together in a holy union reflecting His love and faithfulness.
Congratulations, Kevin & Linda and Eva Marie & Moyo, on your engagement! May you feast on God's abundant love and faithfulness, and may God richly bless you as you prepare for your new life together in Him.
Thank you so very much!!!! I am so grateful to have someone like you who celebrates with us!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
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