Christian marriage is not merely a partnership; it is a covenant reflection of Christ and His Church. In Epistle to the Ephesians 5:31–32, Paul quotes Book of Genesis 2:24 and then makes a stunning statement:
“This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.”
From this revelation emerges a simple yet profound pattern captured in the acronym WACHA:
Wife – Awe
Ephesians 5:33 says,
“Let the wife see that she reverence her husband.”
The word translated “reverence” carries the sense of deep respect and covenant seriousness. It mirrors the “fear of the Lord” described in Deuteronomy 10:12 — a posture of honor that flows from love and faithfulness.
Covenant – Sacred Bond
Genesis 2:24 declares,
“A man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.”
Marriage is not sustained by feelings alone, but by covenant commitment — a binding promise before God.
Husband – Agape
Ephesians 5:25 commands,
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her.”
This love (agape) is sacrificial, initiating, and sanctifying. It reflects Christ’s self-giving love on the cross.
Together, WACHA reveals that marriage is theological before it is practical. The wife responds with reverent honor. The husband leads with sacrificial love. Both stand within covenant fidelity under Christ’s lordship.
Christian marriage, then, becomes more than companionship — it becomes a living parable of redemption, a daily testimony of Christ and His Church.
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