And the 2 will develop into one flesh, in order that they aren’t any longer two, but one flesh(Mark 10:8, emphasis added).
That is why a person leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and so they develop into one flesh(Genesis 2:24, emphasis added).
For this reason a person will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the 2 will develop into one flesh (Ephesians 5:31, emphasis added).
For this reason a person will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the 2 will develop into one flesh (Matthew 19:5, emphasis added).
There are several verses which might be mentioned multiple times throughout the Bible. It’s as whether it is to bring emphasis and state the importance of those Words, shining a highlight on the Truth.
It declares, “In case you didn’t hear the primary time, here it’s again, and again, and again….and again!”
As I write this today, my sweet hubby of 20 years sits behind me in a pleasant polo shirt and gym shorts holding a web-based business call. I type of chuckle to myself on the sight of him, recognizing our all too familiar and quite comfortable love we share.
Honestly, I like when he works from home. He was once here on a regular basis, but now that he ventures into the office more often, it’s nice when he actually is here, sitting beside me, nodding with a smile once I gaze over my shoulder at him.
I actually enjoy being married, and I like being “one” with him. That doesn’t mean we haven’t felt tension and that our marriage has been free from bumps and mishaps.
Just like every other couple, we’ve had our justifiable share of trials and temptations, longing to separate and bend to our own flesh.
For starters, scuffling with infertility in the beginning of our marriage caused us to be at odds with each other relatively than coming together in hopes of making a family.
And more recently, after the lack of several pillar relations, the deceiver took grief and tried to put a wedge in our marriage.
Sadly, Satan likes to meddle in our marriages and can use anything he can to tug a pair apart. He is the master of twisting the reality, causing confusion, distorting our views, and bringing division in any respect costs, making us fall, time and time again.
This is why it’s so vital to know what Jesus meant when He said, two develop into one. Let’s first get somewhat context behind the verses found above and why the term “develop into one flesh” is so invaluable in a wedding.
It Starts with Adam and Eve
In every verse mentioned, we see that a person will leave his father and unite along with his wife. However, in relation to Adam and Eve, they’d no parents; God was their Father.
So, what does this mean in Genesis 2:24? Well, we see God lay out the roles for relations and the importance of the instance Adam and Eve set for all of us.
God cares deeply for His creation and created us for fellowship and to do that life together, honoring and respecting each other.
Our relationship with Him being frontstage and taking precedence over all other relationships to ensure that all our other relationships to thrive (Deuteronomy 6:5; Mark 12:30).
God tells us that He created Eve in order that Adam wouldn’t be alone (Genesis 2:18) and moreover that she can be his helper. God made Eve to be a companion, a friend, and a lover.
This is the primary relationship we see between a person and a girl. A husband and a wife. While they were removed from perfect and sinned against the Father, we learn so many worthwhile lessons from their love story.
We learn that a wedding begins with an exquisite partnership being tethered to God (Ecclesiastes 4:12).
God’s Design for Marriage
Think a couple of recent wedding you might have been to, or higher yet, in case you are married, consider your personal blissful wedding day.
All the emotions and feelings coursing through your views, from the joy to the unending nerves that appeared to bring on emotions you’ll have never felt before.
It was all a surreal experience. Then, it happened. You locked eyes together with your spouse and exchanged probably the most precious vows you’ll ever say to a different human being.
You took a stand, made a pledge, and declared your love, together with your parents, family, and friends all being a witness. You made a covenant together with your spouse and God. This only happens in a single human relationship — marriage.
God’s design for marriage is straightforward — what God has joined together in a union; no man should separate (Mark 10:9; Matthew 19:6).
Ephesians 5:31 tells us that a person leaves his parents with a view to be joined by his wife and begin a family.
They come together as a union (as one), pursuing God’s will while being faithfully devoted to 1 one other.
Emotionally driven, mentally connected, physically joined, and spiritually growing. Friend, marriage is God’s investment in His kingdom, and we should always take that to heart.
Teachings from Jesus
But what about when marriages fail, one is unfaithful, or a wedge has come between the 2? Let’s see what Jesus says on this subject.
As Jesus was teaching in Judea, the Pharisees began to query Him about marriage and the topic of divorce (Matthew 19:1-3; Mark 10:8). Yes, even in that day it was a controversial topic.
Jesus’ response was very matter-of-fact, saying that at first, God created man and woman (Matthew 19:4), as if to first reiterate the proven fact that a wedding is joined by a person and woman.
Jesus further proved that God designed marriage for the aim of connecting closely with them while growing in a special way with one other human with a view to procreate and begin a family (Genesis 1:28).
This sparked further debate on the Mosaic law which states in Deuteronomy 24:1 that if a person found uncleanness in his wife, then he could write her a bill of divorce. However, Jesus met them of their testiness and responded to their corrupted view of marriage.
He took them back to the start, where Adam was alone and in need of a companion. God doesn’t just give Adam one other animal to call or one other man to befriend.
God does something greater. He takes one in every of Adam’s ribs and fashions a girl. Eve was fashioned from Adam, for Adam (Genesis 2:21-24).
Jesus continues further in Matthew 19, stating that the one grounds for divorce are resulting from sexual immorality. Implying that in marriage, sexual intimacy is a blessed gift and will stay within the confines of a wedding bed.
He goes on to say that if a person (or woman) is unable to be faithful, loving, and serving their spouse, placing God over and accountable for their marriage, they shouldn’t even say, “I do.”
That is pretty powerful! Jesus points out to the group gathering around to listen to this message that God takes marriage very seriously and has a plan and purpose for this sacred union.
That signifies that we, too, should see our marriage as sacred and holy. In other words, a approach to develop into more like Christ.
When we construct trust and serve and love our spouse, sacrificing our wants and desires to satisfy the needs of our “other half,” we develop into a united front, or one flesh that may ward off the enemy that’s always on the attack.
If your marriage is currently under attack, and also you don’t feel at one together with your spouse, seek wisdom and discernment out of your Father.
Open your hurt and heart to God, and lay down all of the burdens that surround your marriage — the past, the anger, the strain, the blame.
Hand it throughout and ask God to intervene, then trust that He will lead and guide you. Remind your wounded heart that your spouse will not be meant to satisfy your need for unfailing love; they simply can’t. They will fail you, just as you’ll them.
Closing Thoughts
As mentioned before, there are numerous phrases and words which might be repeatedly weaved throughout the Word. Unfailing love is a phrase we see time and time again. It is definitely mentioned over 700 times within the Bible.
That’s since it is the heartbeat and theme of the gospel. We all desperately crave unfailing love, and we deeply need it.
Marriage is an exquisite gift and precious blessing that gives us with an endearing and unique sort of love, bonding us together as one, nevertheless it doesn’t even come near the unconditional and unfailing love that our God offers us!
For further reading:
What Does the ‘Husband of One Wife’ Mean in 1 Timothy 3:2?
What Is the Biblical Definition of Marriage?
Why Is a Covenant of Marriage Such a Radical Idea?
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