Love that Serves in Marriage

Marriage is a gift from God. It is not an invention of human culture. It is not a contract devised merely for mutual convenience. It is a blessing woven into creation itself. Before sin, before death, before shame, God gave man and woman to one another. And ever since, marriage has remained one of the primary places where God chooses to bless His creatures with His presence, His provision, and His mercy.

That is what today’s readings set before us: a God who dwells with His people, a God who orders their life together in love, and a God who sanctifies marriage by His own gracious presence.