Arranged marriages

As I think about passion week and all that Jesus had to endure for sin… I’m blessed by God’s trustworthiness. God knew exactly what He was doing. Though this week is filled with the suffering that Christ had to endure for us, I see the hope of God that arranged all things to work out for God’s glory.

If I was one of the disciples, this passion week would’ve been filled with confusion and hopelessness. But, what seemed to be a loss became gain for God’s Kingdom.

Many times, I face confusion of circumstances, often wondering why this and that happened in my life. And there are various moments of hopelessness wondering if someone like me can really change and be transformed for the better. But, this week, I am convicted again that God can be trusted in the midst of all this.

Now, how does this fit in with arranged marriages I am all for “arranged” marriages. Meaning, I’m all for God “arranging” a helper suitable for me. Again, because God is trustworthy.

I think about this because passion week is one season of the year where Christians do some crazy things like fasting for many days and waking up early to go to services. It is so counter-cultural. Likewise, the notion that GOD can bring two people together is also counter-cultural. Many just try on their own, with their own principles and aim and miss. When the answer really is to trust in God first, then, proceed wisely.

Relationships are just one aspect of life, but we have future decisions to make, which jobs to take, which major to continue on, where to live and many more life plans to decide. In the midst of it all, God arranged what was to happen to Jesus during passion week and at the end, it turned out good for God’s glory. Likewise for my life, whatever may happen, as long as God arranges it… it shall be good! And it will bring glory of God… which is all that really matters.

Here is my attempt to make passion week a little more concrete. For this week shouldn’t just make us feel bad but cause repentance that leads to life action!

thank you for the Cross.