A wedding is an occasion of great rejoicing. For ____ and ____ , this is a mature decision, based upon a relationship of many years standing. We rejoice with them as they enter together into the adventure of a lifetime.

The title of this sermon perhaps has you wondering how I can know that this marriage is “made in heaven.” Well, as a matter of fact, I don’t know that. How could anyone know that at this point? That’s not to throw cold water on this joyous event, mind you. Actually, I had another marriage in mind in giving a title to this sermon — the marriage of Christ and the church. Now there’s a marriage made in heaven, for it begins and ends with God’s love.

Jesus alludes to this marriage in his high priestly prayer of John 17, where we read:

I do not pray for these only, but also f…