A Marriage Made In Heaven

When reading of creation in the book of Genesis, we see often the phrase, “and God saw that it was good.” This phrase is altered somewhat after the creation of Adam and Eve. After that event God “saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.” Adam and Eve truly had the first marriage “made in Heaven.!” God had said it was “not good” for the man to be alone. Once Eve was created for Adam, God aid it was “very good.” We can learn from this first marriage to help our marriages. The following are keys to having a “Marriage Made in Heaven.”

1) Adam and Eve knew God had put them together

Adam was made for Eve, and Eve for Adam! God put Abraham and Sarah together. God put Isaac and Rebekah together. God put Boaz and Ruth together. Look at your spouse and say “God has made him (her) for me!” Remember the words of Jesus “What God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” You may think you made a mistake, but there are no mistakes with God!

2) Adam and Eve were assured of each others love.

When Eve, said “I love you.” To Adam, he knew she meant it. After all there was no one else! No one else was in existence! In marriage, your spouse should feel so loved by you it is as if no one else exists. Make there be no doubt of your love and faithfulness to your mate.

3) Adam and Eve spent time together.

Adam and Eve would take walks in the garden. I am sure their conversation was both wonderful and edifying. There are two ways I know that statement is true; 1) They could not talk of the “good old days.” There weren't any to talk about! There talk was only of plans present and future. The past is gone and we can not redo or undo any of it. 2) They could not talk about people. There was no one else to talk about! Their conversation had to center on Adam, Eve, and God! Much strife and disagreement can be avoided if we refuse to talk about people!

4) Adam and Eve were both obeying God.

They were both in the place God wanted, doing the things God had given them to do! Both of them, tended the garden, enjoyed it fruit and its beauty, walked and fellowshipped with God. What a life! Your life and your marriage is always happiest when you are both obeying God. When there is unhappiness in a marriage, check the room of obedience to God first.

5) Their conflict came when they disobeyed God.

Satan got Eve to eat of the forbidden fruit and the first marriage and home was thrown into turmoil! Consequently, Adam also ate of the fruit and God had to banish them from the garden of Eden.

Don't let disobedience to God bring conflict and turmoil to your marriage! Set out today to realize God has put your together in marriage. Be assured of your spouse's love and faithfulness. Spend time together. Have conversations about the present and the future. Each of you individually see to it you are obeying God and living to please Him. When these things happen, you too, will enjoy a “Marriage Made in Heaven.”