A physical marriage between a husband and wife on earth is a reflection of the Sacred Union between the Lord and His Bride in Heaven. Spiritually, this Divine Union joins True Thoughts with Unselfish Affections within our souls. The simple but profound “I do” in our wedding vows becomes our promise to uphold that Sacred fidelity in everything we think, feel, and do.
“What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.”
Mark 10:9
Marriage on Earth Is a Spiritual Journey
Anyone who has been married knows that marriage is not only a ceremonial event but a lifelong spiritual journey. This journey includes:
- Moments of joy and seasons of difficulty
- Times of emotional closeness and times of emotional distance
- Opportunities for honest self-reflection
- Moments that demand self-sacrifice and the overcoming of pride
- The need for forgiveness, compassion, and reconciliation
As both husband and wife remain committed to honoring their wedding vows, they will grow in true internal Joy and spiritual happiness, nurtured by the Light of Righteousness from a life well lived.
“Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring Me an offering: of every man that giveth willingly with his heart ye shall take of My Offering.”
Exodus 25:2
A Sacred Offering of Love
As husbands and wives keep the fidelity of their marriage vows sacred, the Lord Guides them in the Way they must think, feel, and treat one another. Although challenges will certainly arise, every effort made to overcome them will act to refine them and transform them for the Better. Every honest, sincere, and humble effort to do so is an offering of love to one another, to the Lord, and to those around them.
“The Voice of Joy, and the Voice of Gladness, the Voice of the Bridegroom, and the Voice of the Bride, the Voice of them that shall say, Praise the Lord of hosts: for the Lord is Good; for His Mercy endures forever: and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of Praise into the House of the Lord. For I will cause to return the captivity of the Land, as at the First, saith the Lord.”
Jeremiah 33:11
Breaking Free from Selfishness
Each faithful effort husbands and wives make on earth to honor the fidelity of their marriage vows frees them from what would otherwise keep them captive to self-serving thoughts and selfish desires. What gets left behind, and what Springs forth from those efforts perpetuates the Goodness of the Lord’s Love within them, within their children, and within their children’s children for generations to come.
“Behold, the former things are come to pass, and New things do I declare: before they Spring forth I tell you of them.”
Isaiah 42:9
Marriage: A Holy Path to Heaven
For these reasons the fidelity of marriage is Holy to the Lord. Through the sincere, honest and humble efforts of their fidelity, He leads those who have kept their wedding vows sacred on earth into a very special Place in heaven.
“In My Father’s House are many mansions: If it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a Place for you.
“And if I go and prepare a Place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself, that where I am, there ye may be also.
“And whither I go, ye know, and the Way ye know.”
John 14:2-4
The Spiritual Meaning of Scripture embraces Paul’s heartfelt advice to compare “…. Spiritual things with Spiritual.” – 1 Cor. 2:13 and 2 Cor. 3:6. It explores the Way the Lord brings forth the Beauty of His Love into fruition within your soul. With all humility and respect, I invite you to join me in exploring these Marvelous things, for they reveal the most Beautiful things of all.
