Saturday held one of the most beautiful, perfect weddings that I have
ever attended. Even though outside the weather was windy, rainy and
dark, inside the church there was warmth, excitement and the presence
of God.
What was so beautiful besides the physical aesthetics of it all? 
From
the very beginning the focus was on God. It began with worship, ended
with worship and all throughout continuously referenced how marriage
here on earth is a picture of a greater reality – Jesus and the Church,
the ultimate Bride and Bridegroom. It was evident that this marriage
was being approached with a holy reverence and fear.
The
reception was no less stunning and included a live jazz band. At one
point the officiating minister stood up to announce that when the
couple was making marriage plans they agreed to set aside a specific
amount for each person that attended their wedding and give it to
helping feed the children of Haiti. This decision came from the passage
in Matthew 22 where the poor were invited to the wedding. This decision
also came from a heart that fell in love with the country and its
people after a missions trip. So one year later this offering is being
given at a time when Haiti needs help the most. That is more than a
mere coincidence.
The beauty of yesterday was that while it was
definitely about the couple getting married, every part of it pointed
to God and His heart. Oh that we would live our entire lives in the
same manner.
