Thus says the Lord: “I remember the devotion
of your youth, your love as a bride, how you followed me in the wilderness, in
a land not sown. (Jeremiah 2:2)
On Saturday, I stood before my niece and her husband-to-be and led them
in prayer and the exchange of their vows as they entered into a marriage
covenant. It was a beautiful night and I must confess that I conducted the
entire ceremony with a bit of a lump in my throat. There’s nothing like a
wedding. It’s no wonder that God illustrates His love for His people throughout
the Bible as a marriage covenant.
As I reflected on the wedding, I thought of the words of Jeremiah. The
prophet refers to the love of God’s people with marriage terminology. Our love for God is described in terms of devotion,
faithfulness and pursuit. One of the phrases included in the marriage ceremony I
conducted Saturday night remains pressed in my memory. I asked
both the bride and groom to affirm their willingness to “forsake all others and remain true to him/her as long as you both shall
live”. These words provide a pattern for our relationship with God. The Scriptures
make it clear that any time we elevate anything or anyone else to the place
only God deserves, it is idolatry. This week, turn your eyes toward our
faithful God and renew your vow to remain true to Him as long as you live.
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