So, the new plan (in case you haven't caught it yet) is to post every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with reflections on doctrinal issues and the language of Scripture. However, sometimes out of the blue I get fired up about Bible-related stuff that isn't from what I'm studying. So I reserve the right at unannounced intervals to post on these subjects: I call them "Surprise Stitching" posts.
This afternoon I attended a wedding. It was absolutely beautiful! I watched as two believers, two children of light (Eph. 5:8), approached the altar of the church with excited and nervous steps to be united as one. I listened as Scripture was read over the start of their marriage and charges were given to them by pastors who explained the import of Scripture's teachings on marriage. I cried a little and beamed as they pledged themselves to each other in unity, and felt overjoyed as they placed rings symbolizing fidelity on each others fingers.
Then, something happened. As the pastor pronounced them husband and wife, a wave of spiritual light burst out of their hearts, filling the auditorium, and spreading who knows how far. In that moment where I felt the light blossoming all around me, I realized the power of Christian marriage. It is a union built on the Truth of Scripture, filled with the love of God overflowing, run by the hearts of humble servants, and made for the purpose of testifying to the glory of God. The whole thing must have a God-given purity, and produces a Godly joy of bountiful measure.
In short, a wedding is an illuminating thing. In some significant way it dispels the darkness of a broken world for a while and emanates wholeness, sanctity, holiness, wonder. It is a powerful use of the ebullient love of God.
I hope there are more waves of light like that. It gives one a hearty serving of hope.
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