The First Marriage II: The Ceremony

In our previous reflection, we explored how the first marriage was not a random event but the fulfilment of a divine prophecy. The union between man and woman was—and still is—designed for the fulfilment of God’s will. We concluded that God’s ultimate desire is to make your marriage His home.

In this second part, let’s step into the Garden of Eden, where the very first wedding took place. It was a moment unlike any other—no paparazzi, no banquet hall, no designer gowns or elaborate decorations. Yet, it was the most glorious wedding ever held because Heaven itself was the guest list. Who needs a crowd when all of Heaven is watching in celebration?

🌿 God Walks the Bride to the Altar

Picture this: God Himself walks the bride down the aisle. He presents Eve—pure, unblemished, and radiant—to Adam. No jewellery, no veil, no luxury gown. She was clothed in the glory and essence of God. Her beauty was not external but spiritual, and it stirred something divine within Adam.

Eve was God’s perfect gift to Adam—a virgin creation, fresh from the Master’s hand. This moment reveals that the true beauty of a woman (and indeed of any believer) is not in adornment but in the glory that rests upon her.

💍 Inspired to Prophesy

As Adam beheld Eve, he was moved—not by lust or logic—but by the Spirit of God. From his lips flowed the first marriage vow, a prophetic declaration that still shapes marriages today:

“This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Therefore, shall a man leave his father and mother and cleave unto his wife, and they shall be one flesh.”— Genesis 2:23–24

Adam had no prior instruction, no wedding manual, no script. His words were Spirit-inspired, revealing deep spiritual truth: that husband and wife are one flesh, not merely joined by ceremony but by divine purpose.

Even more astonishing, Adam prophesied about future generations—mentioning fathers, mothers, and leaving one’s home—when none yet existed! This was divine foresight. His understanding came directly from God’s Spirit.

✨ Covered in Glory

The ceremony ends with one of the most profound statements in Scripture:

“And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.”— Genesis 2:25

This wasn’t just about physical nakedness; it was spiritual transparency. There were no secrets, no guilt, no pretence. They were vulnerable yet confident, bare yet beautiful, because the glory of God covered them.

They didn’t need clothing—God’s presence was their covering. Their attraction wasn’t about physique or compatibility tests; it was about seeing God’s image in each other. Adam didn’t admire Eve’s figure—he saw God’s glory upon her, and that was enough.

When sin later entered the picture (Genesis 3:7), their eyes were opened to their physical state, and shame followed. But before that moment, their love was rooted in purity and divine vision.

🙏 Lessons from the First Wedding

As we reflect on this heavenly union, there are three timeless lessons for us:

1. Let God prepare and unveil your spouse.Adam slept while God worked; Eve was formed while Adam rested. Both were prepared in God’s presence before they were united. Preparation is spiritual before it is emotional or physical.

2. Seek divine understanding of marriage.Adam’s first words about marriage came from revelation, not culture. To build a lasting union, we must learn marriage from God’s perspective, not from Hollywood or social media.

3. Ask God for His eyes.Adam saw Eve the way God saw her. May we also learn to see our spouses—and people in general—through God’s eyes, beyond flaws, pasts, or appearances.

   
   

💫 A Closing Prayer

“Lord, give me Your eyes—to see what You see, to love as You love, and to honour what You have joined together.”

May your marriage, present or future, become what Eden once was—a place where God walks freely, His glory covers all, and both husband and wife stand unashamed.

Selah!!!