The Marriage Knot

by Carl Corser

In our American culture, the words “tie the knot” are used in discussion concerning a couple planning for a beautiful marriage ceremony. To “tie the knot” is referencing biblical terms of “They two shall become as one.” With this thought in mind, can we associate each individual planning to marry to a piece of rope? If so, then two pieces of rope shall be used to tie the knot. The two pieces of rope are swirled around in a form, and thus an overhand knot is formed, holding them tightly together. Whatever is attached to the opposite ends of the two ropes is connected at the knot and cannot be separated from each other unless the knot is undone.

How soon does the first test of life together challenge the integrity of their marriage knot? How much time was invested in preparation toward tying their marriage knot? Isn’t it God’s intention that the knot never be undone or pulled apart? Isn’t it Satan’s intention to destroy or pull apart every marriage knot ever tied? Who’s responsible for keeping the integrity of the marriage knot safe? Hum?

Oh my, how life really can test the integrity of a marriage knot. Through time, you can count on its integrity being tested, time after time after time. As life’s tests come along, it’s the responsibility of both individuals connected by the knot to set boundaries and to protect their marriage knot. Could it be what God hath knotted together, let no man or woman pry apart? Pry? Hum?

Be sure of this: that Satan has his tools handy and ready to pry every marriage knot apart if he is given the opportunity. So what are the tools that Satan keeps so handy in his toolbox? Could they be differences concerning finances, in-laws, religion, children, and irresponsibility in keeping the courtship healthy? How many marriage knots have been undone with these tools? Is he working on yours?

Throughout tests of time, your marriage knot will either come apart or cinch tighter and tighter together, becoming undoable. There’s not a marriage that is exempt from life’s testing. Your knot will be tested. The choices that both individuals make concerning their marriage will become the undoing or the tightening of their marriage knot. No one else can make the choices for you. You only can choose the destiny of the integrity of your marriage knot. Rise up; protect and cherish your marriage knot. If it was worth all of the preparation you invested into tying it together, then it is certainly worth the proper protection it deserves.

What is the condition of your marriage knot? If it’s not apart yet, there’s hope in the restoration of its integrity. God’s love is awesome in the restoration of marriages. It’s Satan’s business and desire to tear apart your marriage knot. We have the authority to either allow him the opportunity to destroy it or to stop him.

I see an elderly couple walking down a beautifully landscaped pathway, hand in hand, toward the end of their lives. Their hair is now grey, and their steps are slow. Their marriage knot withstood the test of time. They protected it well. How beautiful.

What will your marriage knot testimony be as you approach your elder years? Will you age gracefully? Will you be the next couple to be seen walking down the beautiful pathway during your elder years?

Blessings as you consider these thoughts. Protect your marriage knot.

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