Marriage Is Sacred

Tuesday, February 18



Matthew 19:3-6 (NIV)
“Some Pharisees came to him to test him. They asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?” “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
Devotion

Marriage is a serious commitment and should not be taken lightly because it is a covenant made before the Lord. Why do you think Jesus himself uses the terms “bridegroom” and “bride” to describe his return for the church? Therefore, it is important to know that God is a covenant keeping God and He takes covenants very seriously. This is why it’s truly important to seek Him diligently before making any decisions concerning entering into a covenant or breaking one. 

Because you are seen as one in the spirit when you enter into the covenant of marriage, before entering, it is crucial to seek the Lord first and be sure this is who He is joining you together with and not the desires of the flesh. Marriage is a beautiful thing in the eyes of the Lord and should not be mocked. 

Once in covenant, it is important to know that no threefold cord can be easily broken and centering your marriage around God is the only recipe for a truly successful and blessed marriage. 


Today’s Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the sacred covenant of marriage. You have designed it to reflect Your love and faithfulness, and I ask for Your wisdom in honoring it according to Your will. For those who are married, strengthen their union and help them keep You at the center of their relationship. For those who are single, grant them discernment and patience to wait on Your best for their lives. May every marriage reflect Your glory and every heart be aligned with Your perfect plan. In the Name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

Apply It Today

Married: Make it a priority to invite God into your marriage daily through prayer, reading His Word together, and seeking His guidance in decision-making. A strong marriage is built on a firm spiritual foundation.

Single: Before stepping into marriage, take time to seek God’s direction. Pray for clarity, wise counsel, and a heart that prioritizes His will over fleeting emotions. Trust that His plans for your life are good and will unfold in His perfect time. 

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