When God revealed Himself to Moses, He said, “I AM THAT I AM.” He used these words to show that He is self-existent, unchanging, and always enough. God wanted Moses to know that His power does not depend on circumstances. That same God—the Great I AM—is the One who designed marriage. And in His design, marriage is not a simple addition. It is multiplication. This is the heart of covenant—Before you say I Do, know who I Am, multiplied by 2.
The “I” in “I do” is often misunderstood. It is not only about the man or woman standing at the altar. The “I” begins with God Himself, the Great I AM. When you say “I do,” you are not just making a promise to your spouse. You are also aligning your covenant with the eternal “I AM,” the witness and sustainer of marriage.
Marriage Is Multiplication by God’s Design
From the beginning, God’s plan was for two to become one. This union is not subtraction, where identity is lost. Instead, it is multiplication, where two lives merge and expand in purpose. Just as God’s Word brings increase, marriage carries the same multiplying power into generations.
“Marriage does not erase who you are; it multiplies who you are.”
Multiplication, however, is never neutral. A man who seeks God multiplies prayer and peace in his home. A woman who nurtures bitterness multiplies conflict in her marriage. A couple that builds on faith multiplies blessings for their children. Marriage is a multiplication centre, and the Great I AM ensures that what you carry will echo throughout your home.
One Alone, Two Together
One person can accomplish much, but two in unity can do far more. Alone, your strength may be strong, but together under God’s authority, your impact multiplies beyond calculation. This is the divine mystery of I Am Multiplied by 2.
“One alone may chase a thousand, but two anchored in the Great I AM will multiply impact beyond measure.”
This is the power of unity in marriage. Two people in agreement, centred on God, can raise children, face storms, build legacies, and overcome trials that once seemed impossible. Yet the same principle works in reverse. Two people joined in strife can multiply pain and destruction. Before you say “I do,” ask yourself: What am I about to multiply in this covenant?
Anchor Your Union in the Great I AM
The best way to prepare for marriage is to root your life in God before joining with another. If the “I” in your “I do” is God, then you will not expect your spouse to provide what only He can give—identity, peace, and fulfilment. Instead, you will enter marriage whole, ready to multiply joy, purpose, and legacy.
Life will bring storms. Money may rise and fall. Emotions may shift. But when your covenant is rooted in the Great I AM, His unchanging strength holds you together. The same God who multiplies grace and mercy will multiply your patience, endurance, and faith.
“The ‘I’ in your ‘I Do’ must be God—only then will what multiplies be lasting, fruitful, and eternal.”
In conclusion, marriage multiplies what you bring into it—faith, fear, hope, or bitterness. Before you say “I do,” pause and ask: Who is the “I” in my life? Am I aligned with the Great I AM, so that what multiplies in my covenant is life-giving and eternal?
What Are You Multiplying?
Marriage multiplies what you bring into it—faith, love, hope, or pain. The principle cannot be denied: one may influence many, but two in unity with God can influence nations. When your covenant is built on Him, the result is never mere addition—it is divine multiplication.
That is why the “I” in your “I do” must begin with the Great I AM. If God is the “I,” your marriage will multiply love, strength, and purpose beyond imagination. But if the “I” is centred only on self, the result of multiplication may be weakness, pride or pain.
So pause and reflect: Before You Say I Do, Know Who I Am Multiplied by 2. This truth has the power to shape your covenant, guide your legacy, and secure a marriage that carries God’s blessing for generations.
Now I’d love to hear from you—how has God helped your marriage? Drop your answer in the comments below. Your testimony could inspire and strengthen another couple walking this journey.
