And the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone.  I will make a companion who will help him.” Genesis 2:18

I am incredibly blessed to be married to a man who brings me coffee in bed every single morning.  My morning mug comes with a splash of half and half, a mixture of one-half milk, and one-half cream.  Like my morning coffee with half and half, the sacrament of our marriage is supposed to be a unified blending of two unique individuals into one entity. Scripture describes unity using the image of a braid – multiple strands woven together are stronger than the single strands alone.

The Bible book of Ecclesiastes 4 points out, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”

Today, the concept of marriage has been twisted and turned by popular culture.  God usually isn’t included.  So, it’s valuable for those of us who are married to ask ourselves if we’re operating as a cord of three.

Does the presence of Jesus change the way you talk to each other? Do we talk to Him together, as husband and wife?  Do we include Him in solving disagreements?  Be encouraged: a true cord of three is not easily broken.

 

Resource reading: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12