Not just step one in the baby-making process

It's been a really really busy week surprisingly, despite no school and not much Church stuff. Was helping out with International Students frosh, that was fun.

Is it too late to give my thoughts on the wedding last weekend? I hope not. (sorry, I really desire to not be long, but this one is).

Umm, most of you who read this know who and what I'm talking about, but if not, here's my summary of what happened up till last weekend:

God made Sangi and Christina (and appointed them to be born in the reverse of that order).
God made marriage, which is when a guy and a girl get together and become so intimately connected, the Bible says they become "one".
Sangi and Christina wanted to do that, cause they believed God made them in such a way that if God made them one, they could do the best thing EVER - Love God and Love others together.
So, last weekend they threw a big party to let other people know that they were doing just that, and thanked God and asked Him to join them and keep them together in a way that it shows others how God wants us, His Bride, to be forever close with Him.
We had fun. Some people cried. I didn't (but did experience the emotion, part of me hoping I wouldn't have to go to a lot of these kinda things, and have to be all emotional everytime)
End of summary

By the end of the ceremony though, I was really moved by the sheer joy on both of their faces. It was a really, really, happy time. I felt I shared in their happiness.

Should I go to these kinda things all the time? Well, God's book says that He designed the idea of marriage so that His relationship with His bride (the Church - everyone everywhere who has faith in Christ) (Ephesians 5:31-32).

God says He delights in His people (Isaiah 62:4), so it just makes sense that a dude about to become "one" with his fiance should be ecstatic! And you could definitely see that, Sangi had the kind of smile that's probably pretty rare in the type of Baptist Church they were married in (diss... that was a joke about Baptists being real serious. Not that they are less joyful, just probably don't show it as much on their faces on Sunday morning haha. Hope no offense was taken by others).

What a great thought of our God. He's not some demanding husband, but everyday His heart is like a man's on his wedding day - full of delight in His bride, and a heart set to pursue that relationship with all His might!

When Jesus was talking about marriage, He said, "So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate." (Matthew 19:6). This isn't just great because of what it means for God's commitment to marriages sticking together, but it also means He will NEVER leave His bride.

God is 100% committed to pursuing us, loving us, and seeking our highest happiness in Himself in the good times and the bad. He promises us this every day in His Word, and He never breaks His word. This is why I think marriage is so important - because it is a relationship that awaits everybody who believes in Jesus. They can be in an intimate relationship with a person who will never leave them. A person who will love and cherish them, and in this case, not even death can tear us apart!

So, in conclusion, this was the second wedding I've ever been to, but it was a good one. It really showed what we need to see - a lover whose face and words say "I want to be ONE with you, and by the Grace of God, nothing but death will tear us apart!" This is only a whisper of the heart of God.

ps. I feel this indirectly answers Monica's question which you can read here: http://mashimaromonica.blogspot.com/2006/08/together-foreverfor-50-60-years-my.html. Although God is clear He wants kids to come from married couples, the Bible is just as clear about the purpose of marriage. BGR's (boy-girl relationships, haha) in marriage reflect the relationship between Jesus and His Bride. You don't need kids to do this. Its not just step 1 in the baby-making process.