By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.
Proverbs 24:3-4 NIV
Our culture often sees marriage as a mere contract. Many pursue emotional satisfaction or personal convenience. Consequently, we usually rely on our own understanding with the hope of building a godly marriage. This approach, however, misses God’s profound design for our relationships.
For instance, individuals may choose a partner based on chemistry, status, appearance, and other factors. These preferences may satisfy the eyes but often ignore the soul’s deeper needs. God’s template, conversely, calls us to become one with Christ first. We should seek a partner who has the nature of Christ. Indeed, their character must reflect God’s enduring promises, not fleeting attractions.
Furthermore, in every marriage, God’s template demands a radical surrender of ‘self’ for the sake of oneness. Both must deny themselves and cleave to one another. This involves a daily choice to submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Marriage serves as a primary classroom for sanctification. Here, our rough edges are smoothed through the grace we learn to extend.
Consequently, surrendering control to God shifts a marriage from performance to purpose. Trusting the Designer ensures our home fills with rare and beautiful treasures. This commitment is central to building a godly marriage that truly lasts, mirroring Proverbs 24:3-4.
You may feel the weight of past mistakes or the pressure of future decisions. However, you are never building this house alone. The same Architect who designed the stars also defined the covenant of marriage. Ultimately, the promise remains clear: a home built by His wisdom stands established.
Therefore, whether awaiting a spouse or navigating a long-term union, rest in God’s role as the Master Builder. Let go of needing to control every timeline or outcome. His perfect blueprint for your life guarantees a legacy of love, reflecting His own divine design.
Living It Out
Consider where you are building on your own understanding. Instead, invite God to refine your perspective. Submit your ways to Him, allowing His peace to fill any tension. Choose today to build your home on His wisdom, welcoming the rare treasures of peace, joy, and sacrificial love into your life.