Binding Mr. & Mrs.
Matt Miles • August 2, 2021
Over the course of the last several weeks, I have attended, participated or officiated in three weddings. Each ceremony was unique in venue and decor, but the foundation through each wedding was the Lord. It was exciting to see in each couple love for their spouse and the Lord. As each couple committed for life to each other, they acknowledged the Lord’s divine binding of marriage.
Each couple understood the origin of the marriage relationship is found in Genesis 2. It was created by God, between one man and one woman, on the sixth day of history. When forming man from the dust of the earth, it was the Lord’s desire that we not be alone. The man was in need of a helper, but not because of a weakness or distressful need. Rather this helper, woman, was to complete the man. There was equality in the Lord’s sight between the man and woman in image-bearing and importance, yet each with different roles and responsibilities in the marriage family.
Today this very important Biblical fact is under attack. It is often conveyed that marriage can be with whomever we desire, male or female. Many states already have or are in the process of defining marriage to include homosexual couples, so to allow “legal marriage” for them with all the rights and benefits therein. These states may think they have the power to define marriage, but in reality the Lord is the only one who binds in marriage. Otherwise marriage becomes, quite simply, a man-made relationship for self-interest. Without the understanding that it is not our license, rings, vows or kiss that bind us in marriage but rather it is the Lord, we are just entering into a contract with limitations and expirations. The true blessing and fulfillment in marriage comes from the Lord binding a couple together for life, and it is why “man cannot not separate them”. It is truly a divine union that has its origins in Genesis.
To all of our supporters and readers with many decades of marriage, please share often with the younger generation all the Lord is teaching you daily about each other and Him. Blessings to you and your families! May the Lord continue to bind you together closer day after day as you seek Him while LOOKING UP.
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Summer of 2025 is two-thirds finished. We have taught at 7 different camp weeks along with 6 VBSes. Ryan and I have had a busy summer for the Kingdom. Our travels have stretched from Ohio to Colorado and all points in between. We have taught in churches and connected with many supporters and friends. This summer, as usual, ministry has taken us away from family for periods, but there has been great returns for the sacrifice - more than fifteen souls have been added to God’s eternal Kingdom and even more seeds planted with life-changing fruit produced, from the young to old. Again and again we encounter students that are fired up with a passion for knowledge of the Word of God. As these students have found answers to questions or faith-challenging issues, they are better equipped to share their faith. This summer we have had the opportunity to reconnect with many students whom we taught at a younger age. Now they are in their teens or heading to college. Their testimonies of strengthened faith because of the mission God has called us to is more than rewarding. It never gets old to meet grandparents, or even great-grandparents, during VBS that have lived their lives as followers of Christ yet have never seen the impact of Genesis to the Gospel. Just yesterday this happened with a grandmother who was overjoyed and appreciative of our teaching and message. Knowing more about dinosaurs Biblically allows for them to have new lines of communication with their cherished grandkids. Our ability to give these great warriors of the faith answers that can impact their families for eternity is priceless to us. Please continue to lift us up in prayer as our summer is not over yet. As always, know that your support is making an impact for the Kingdom that we are eternally grateful for. If you are thinking about having us come next summer, don’t hesitate to contact us as summers fill quicker than the rest of the year. Summer has and will continue to be a crazy busy time for Kingdom work. Blessings.