I DO!
Two of the most simple, yet most powerful and important words in the English language. Saturday afternoon, we witnessed a beautiful wedding between two very beautiful (and very tall) young people. The wedding went off without a hitch…except for the getting hitched part. It took place in the high school library, a beautifully ornate room with a fireplace. The guys looked great in their tuxes, the gals looked gorgeous in their gowns. The singers were professional and moving – Josh has one of the greatest tenor voices. The only drawback was that the sound system was a bit difficult to hear. I couldn’t understand all of the vows, which were taken from 1 Corinthians 13 (I especially liked the part about promising not to be “irritable”); however, there was no doubt when the couple said “I Do!”
No other words convey such meaning or represent so much. They speak of commitment, devotion, longevity, humility, servanthood, and selflessness. Two words which represent submission of our will and our wants to another. Two words which are embodied by the very nature of Jesus Christ. We, the Church, are the Bride of Christ. Ephesians 5:25-32. Jesus gave up everything for us. Philippians 2 tells us that Jesus left Heaven and all its glory and perks to become a servant to save the world from the dark emptiness that is separation from our Creator. Jesus put us first. He considered us as more important than Himself. He put our need for love, acceptance and salvation above His needs. He allowed God to turn His back on His only Son, so that we could become His family. Romans 8:15-17. He took the punishment for us, ultimately becoming sin on the cross so that we could be rid of our sin and be made white as snow. 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Corinthians 6:11.
Jesus took the very nature of a servant – and it cost Him His life. Mark 10:45.
So, if I could leave any advice for the newlyweds – be committed to each other with a love for only each other. Be a servant to one another, ALWAYS putting the needs of your spouse - your love - above yourself. Be devoted to sharing a life in Christ together. Love one another with a sacrificial love, like Christ loved His bride.
This is the secret to a long, healthy, loving marriage that will last a lifetime. God Bless your marriage and you!
No other words convey such meaning or represent so much. They speak of commitment, devotion, longevity, humility, servanthood, and selflessness. Two words which represent submission of our will and our wants to another. Two words which are embodied by the very nature of Jesus Christ. We, the Church, are the Bride of Christ. Ephesians 5:25-32. Jesus gave up everything for us. Philippians 2 tells us that Jesus left Heaven and all its glory and perks to become a servant to save the world from the dark emptiness that is separation from our Creator. Jesus put us first. He considered us as more important than Himself. He put our need for love, acceptance and salvation above His needs. He allowed God to turn His back on His only Son, so that we could become His family. Romans 8:15-17. He took the punishment for us, ultimately becoming sin on the cross so that we could be rid of our sin and be made white as snow. 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Corinthians 6:11.
Jesus took the very nature of a servant – and it cost Him His life. Mark 10:45.
So, if I could leave any advice for the newlyweds – be committed to each other with a love for only each other. Be a servant to one another, ALWAYS putting the needs of your spouse - your love - above yourself. Be devoted to sharing a life in Christ together. Love one another with a sacrificial love, like Christ loved His bride.
This is the secret to a long, healthy, loving marriage that will last a lifetime. God Bless your marriage and you!
posted by Carl Wheeler at 11:43 PM
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When HE is at the center, the focus of our marriage, life is GREAT! Anyone else cry at weddings? When Seth said I do, i lost it. Brings back great memories of a hot day (110 degrees)in July 1981!
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