Walking With Christ

Ephesians 5:25-27 (25)Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, (26)that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, (27)so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.(ESV)

Colossians 3:18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.(ESV)

Let’s talk about priorities. The first priority in any life needs to be the relationship we have with God. In a marriage, this is doubly so.

Gentlemen, if you aren’t willing to die for her then you need to up your game. If you aren’t willing to sacrifice anything short of that relationship with God for her then you still have some work to do.

Ladies, your heart should be so close to God that he must find God if he ever wants to have any hope of finding you.

A perfect marriage is a sacred unity where two souls become one, echoing the divine harmony within the Godhead. It thrives on unconditional love, each partner wholly devoted to the other’s well-being. Built on trust, this bond draws them closer to each other and to God, embodying steadfast grace and quiet sacrifice. Their love reflects divine purpose—humble, joyful, and unyielding. It is an intimate partnership that radiates beyond itself, touching family and community. In this marriage, both give freely in mutual devotion, revealing a harmony that mirrors the eternal love of God, boundless and creative, life-giving, and affirming of the goodness of God.

Looking forward:
Most people try to get to know God by looking in the mirror or at other people. This is why so many fall away. Their definition of [INSERT SUBJECT HERE] is based on worldly observations when the lens truly needs to be reversed. We should be learning who we are based on what we know of the One who created us. His fingerprints are undeniable in every bit of creation.

I’ve talked extensively about Adam and Eve as the first human beings. I’ve talked about the fall and how that shifted us away from the original plan. This month, there are a lot of areas of life that can be discussed from that original design perspective. Marriage, parenting, friendship, the different types of love, finance, death, and even eternity. I’ll be trying to look at each subject as framed by the original design. I’m curious so I invite you to join me on this journey of discovery that I hope will lead not only to a better understanding of the God we serve but also of ourselves and each other. I’m happy to collaborate with anybody who cares to chime in and highly encourage an active participation over the coming weeks.