When Two Become One
How Marriage Reveals God's Nature
Marriage is not a man-made institution. It was created by God Himself—holy, intentional, and deeply spiritual.
God designed the union between a man and a woman in Holy Matrimony to reflect something far greater than romance or companionship: it is to be a living image of the union between Christ and His Bride—the Church.
When Christ is placed at the center of a marriage, that union becomes the fullness of God’s image on the earth.
“A man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.”
(Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:31)
This isn’t just about physical separation from parents. It’s about a new pursuit. A man leaves so he can go after his bride—the one he loves. This pursuit is a picture of what Christ did for us. He left His place in heaven, where He was in eternal communion with the Father, and came to pursue us, His Bride.
And what did He do once He found us?
He laid down His life.
He gave Himself entirely to restore us, redeem us, and make us one with Him. The oneness between Christ and the Church is so intimate, so complete. When we see Christ, we should see His Church. And when we see the Church, we should see Christ.
Though Christ and His Bride are distinct, they are also One.
This divine pattern is not isolated to salvation—it’s embedded in the nature of God Himself. Our God is One, yet He is Triune: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Distinct, yet united. In the same way, man and woman, in marriage, are distinct—yet called to become one.
The Image of God in Marriage
When God said, “Let Us make man in Our image,” He was speaking from the unity of the Trinity. And how did He create mankind?
“Male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27)
God’s image is not fully revealed in man alone. Nor in woman alone. It is revealed in their union—in covenant, in love, in mutual submission, with Christ at the center.
This is why the enemy wages such an aggressive war against marriage.
Because marriage—God’s way—is a direct, visual representation of His nature. Every time a husband and wife walk in unity, in oneness of heart and mind, they reveal the glory of God on the earth.
And every time I, as a wife, choose to stay united with my husband—even when it’s hard—I’m choosing to protect and reflect the image of God.
Why the Enemy Fights Marriage
The enemy is after one thing: the image of God on earth.
That’s why we’re seeing increasing attacks on marriage, on biblical manhood and womanhood, and on the Church itself. The image of Christ and His Bride terrifies the enemy—because it carries glory, authority, and eternal purpose.
The man and the woman alone do not carry that image. But together, in holy union, they do.
That’s why God said, “It is not good for man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” (Genesis 2:18)
In marriage, man and woman are joined together in a mystery that points directly to heaven.
A Final Word
Every time I reject disunity, every time I fight for oneness in my marriage, I’m resisting the schemes of the enemy. I’m protecting what God made to reflect His glory.
My role as a wife is sacred.
Marriage isn’t just about love and happiness. It’s about revealing God’s nature to the world.
So let’s protect it.
Let’s honor it.
Let’s fight for it.
Because when we do, we reflect heaven on earth.
With Love,
Ejiro
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