God’s Mission
Ephesians 5:31-32
“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church.
~ Apostle Paul
The covenant of marriage is a godly analogy that parallels Jesus’ relationship with His church. Viewed this way, divorce is a human abandonment of this godly equivalence.
In Ephesians 5:22-33, husbands and wives are called to relate to each other in ways analogous to Jesus and His bride. He loves the church and does not abandon her – despite her sinful shortcomings. God the Father also portrays Himself as a husband, using marital relationships all over the book of Hosea to drive a point home.
Marriage is one way God shows the world a picture of His fervent love for people. He doesn’t want a “divorce” from His people, sinful though we have been. He wants reconciliation for Himself and among His people. His greatest joys are tied up in the reconciliation that has set the table for the Marriage Feast of the Lamb recorded in Revelation 19:6-9. That passage concludes with: the angel said to me (John), “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”
Prayer Prompt
Father God, I am so grateful to be invited to the Marriage Feast of the Lamb. Hallalujah! Let my heart desire reconciliation in honor of You and Your heart for reconciliation with us! Thank You Father! Thank You Jesus! Thank You Spirit! Amen.
Micro-Meditation Scripture
Psalm 119:169-176 (Taw, 22nd letter)
- May my cry come before you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word.
- May my supplication come before you;
deliver me according to your promise. - May my lips overflow with praise,
for you teach me your decrees. - May my tongue sing of your word,
for all your commands are righteous. - May your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen your precepts. - I long for your salvation, LORD,
and your law gives me delight. - Let me live that I may praise you,
and may your laws sustain me. - I have strayed like a lost sheep.
Seek your servant,
for I have not forgotten your commands.
Micro-Meditation
Teaching or Command of God
Matthew 11:29a
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me…
Matthew 11:29b
…for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Micro-Meditation
Pondering Point
Lift up the prayer of verses 169-170 until its stirs something in you: give me understanding according to your word; deliver me according to your promise.