What? No Marriage In Heaven?

For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. (Matthew 22:30 ESV)

Jesus was asked a question by some religious folks who weren’t really looking for an answer but instead were looking to instigate trouble. But their question centered around marriage, heaven, and life after death. I find the answer to their question troubling.

I love my wife. I like being married to her and can’t imagine life without her. In fact, later this year we will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. While I am not perfect and neither is she, we are perfect for each other. But according to Jesus’ teaching, when we die and go to heaven, we will no longer be married to each other. I don’t know about you but I find this sad.

But I also know what else the Bible and Jesus teach about heaven. I know that God loves me and wants me to enjoy eternity in heaven with him. For whatever reason, he has something else in store for us after our life here is over. I have to trust that it is better than my already wonderful marriage.