I watched them stand before an old wooden cross, exchanging marriage vows. A low-country breeze carried their beautiful words, reminiscent of the Spirit of God hovering. All seemed well with the world.

They had left their parents and cleaved to one another—this marriage, a beautiful reminder of Christ’s union with us.

Fast forward a few years. The same young couple, now caught in a spat over something trivial. Words flew like tiny barbs, aiming at each other’s insecurities. It was a tense dance of frustration, as if they were nipping at every crack in their relationship.

As I watched, a thought struck me: when they nip at each other, they’re inadvertently nipping at Jesus, too. After all, both carry His Spirit within. They aren’t merely two individuals; they’re a living picture of unity in Him, bonded by a divine connection deeper than any earthly conflict.

I remembered Ephesians 5, where marriage reflects Christ’s relationship with the church—overflowing with love, grace, and sacrifice. What if, in those moments of friction, they paused and recognized Jesus in each other? Instead of seeing flaws, what if they saw someone incredibly loved by God—someone Christ deemed worthy to die for?

Maybe the key is in Paul’s words: “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” (Ephesians 5:21). This submission isn’t about control or power but about honoring Jesus in one another. It’s realizing that every word spoken to your spouse is, in a sense, spoken to Jesus Himself.

Imagine if this couple saw it—how every argument could become an opportunity not to wound but to heal, not to tear down but to build up. With each pause and each word of grace, they would paint a picture of God’s eternal love story for all to see.

How transformative might their relationship be then? Not perfect, but infused with the fragrance of Christ’s love and resurrection power. They’d be living proof that our new life in Him can redefine even the closest human bonds—showing forgiveness, unity, and love in action.

Perhaps this is a reminder for all of us: every interaction is a chance to honor Christ’s presence in each other, offering love as He first loved us.

Christ promises to dwell in us at salvation. Can people see Him? Yes—through the fruit He produces in us as we trust Him: love, patience, kindness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23). We’re already one with Him, completely forgiven and made new, so His life shines through our words and actions as we depend on Him (Colossians 1:27; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 5:25–32).

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