In the light, or rather,
the darkness of recent events, I was drawn to consider the words of Hebrews
13:4. In that verse, the author of the epistle says, “Marriage is honorable
among all, and the bed undefiled.” Sadly, this no longer seems true. The opinions of men have been
elevated over the purposes of God, and our society not only condones, but
commends and commands the celebration of the irrational concept of homosexual
“marriage.” We are in a sorry condition, and for Christians, it is a doubtful one.
There is reason to take
heart, however. There is purpose in the apostle’s words. Marriage, as a
creature of the state, is now broken. But before governments began to describe
it, marriage was defined by the Lord from the beginning (Genesis
2:24). That is what is in view in Hebrews 13. For all the assaults on it, the
human heart recognizes something divine in natural marriage. It is why so many
people want to counterfeit it. But Christians, who know what it truly is and
what it truly represents, need to commit to modeling it properly, now more than
ever.
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Father God, please be
with the Christian husbands and wives in this nation, and throughout the world.
So much is against them, and what is sacred is being cast to dogs. Help them
find their strength in you, and rely on you to be examples of the love you
give. I hope they take the challenge of this time as a chance to shine for you,
not to lose hope. And let those with a distorted concept of love, those who put
their selfish lusts above the truths of your goodness, see in Christian couples
the blessing that can only come through devotion to you. Your ideal of marriage will always be
attractive. Help your sons and daughters live that ideal, so people might be
drawn to it. Then, may they be drawn on to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, whose
love for us marriage reflects, and who alone can give them the fulfillment they seek. It is in His name I pray. Amen.
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