The Blessing of Marriage

Today's Reading: Genesis 2:18-25

It's hard to write on this passage of scripture which really institutes the first marriage when you are no longer married! Especially if your marriage didn't go well, which mine didn't. At the same time though, it is a passage that gives me hope that one day I might have the blessing of a godly spouse.

After not finding a helper suitable for Adam, God decides to create one. He makes Adam fall into a deep sleep, takes one of his ribs, and forms Eve. He then presents her to Adam as a gift. And Adam says, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called 'woman' for she was taken out of man" (verse 23).

Of all the gifts Adam had already received, there was none like Eve. She was like him in that she was another human. She was presented to Adam by his Maker. She was part of him. You can just tell by his words that he is going to cherish her.

To view your marriage as something to be treasured is a tremendous gift you can give your spouse. Imagine how special you would feel if you knew that your spouse viewed you as a gift from God to protect and cherish.

Now imagine how your spouse would feel if you viewed them as that same gift.

I know not all marriages are the same. And there are good days and bad days in all marriages. But let me encourage you to look for the good in your spouse and in your marriage. Hold on to those things. Encourage one another to walk in that goodness. Cherish your spouse and their place in your life. Thank them for the positive things they add to your relationship. And thank God each day for the blessing of being married.

- Holly Barrett