Previously, I informed you that sowing in and reaping from a JESUS-centered LIFE in Christ in this World involves you loving God completely, involving only in things that pleases God, focusing on discovering and fulfilling your life purpose and expressing your faith in Christ to others in this World. Read write-up (1) of this series for more.
The Bible says that:
Be not DECEIVED. God is not MOCKED (fooled). For whatsoever a man (or a woman) SOWS, that shall he (or she) also REAP.
For he (or she) that SOWS to his (or her) FLESH (lustful desire) shall of the FLESH (lustful desire) REAP CORRUPTION (death). But he (or she) that SOWS to the SPIRIT (love of God desire) shall of the SPIRIT (love of God desire) REAP LIFE everlasting.
And let us not be WEARY (tired) in WELL (right and godly) doing. For in DUE SEASON we shall REAP, if we FAINT not... (Galatians 6:7-10; James 1:12-15).
For today, I will be informing you about SOWING in and REAPING from a JESUS-centered MARRIAGE & FAMILY as as one of your sacred and sacrificial LIVING in Christ in this World.
A FAMILY is the next level of a MARRIAGE that is fruitful, rewarded or blessed by God with a CHILD or CHILDREN in this World. (Psalm 127:3-5; Psalm 128:1-3).
The Bible reveals that:
For this CAUSE (purpose) bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Of whom the WHOLE FAMILY in Heaven and Earth is NAMED. (Ephesians 3:14,15).
That means your MARRIAGE and FAMILY have a name before GOD. Therefore, it is not a mistake of your making or of an accident of any such, but a deliberate intention of GOD, who is expecting desired OUTCOMES from your MARRIAGE and FAMILY in Christ in this World.
One of the desired outcomes being that:
...He (God) might seek a GODLY SEED (child or children from your marriage to family institution)... (Malachi 2:15).
So, it is of God's desire that the activities (inputs) and outputs of your MARRIAGE and FAMILY pleases and profit Him in Christ in this World. Yes!
Therefore, to SOW in and REAP from a JESUS-centered MARRIAGE and FAMILY in Christ in this World, your FAMILY will have to:
FOCUS in building and growing one another in the fear of God. (Proverbs 1:7; 1 Peter 2:17).
ACCEPT and forgive one another in the love of God. (John 3:16; 1 John 3:16).
MANAGE all things in line with the Words, Ways and Wills of God daily. (Psalm 19:7-14; Psalm 119:105).
INSPIRE one another to discover and fulfil his or her divine, specific and unique life Purpose in Christ in this World. (Colossians 4:17; 2 Timothy 4:5-8)
LIVE to please God as a good example to others and not to please man as a bad example to the World. (1 Timothy 4:12; Matthew 5:13-16).
YIELD to the Holy Spirit for guidance and direction at all times and in all situations and circumstances. (John 16:13-15; Romans 8:14).
To achieve the above statements about sowing in and reaping from a JESUS-centered MARRIAGE and FAMILY:
1. Your LOVE for God must be Word of God based and Spirit of God driven.
2. Your FAITH in God must be Word of God and Spirit of God driven.
3. Your HOPE in God must be Word of God and Spirit of God driven.
Furthermore,
1. As a HUSBAND, you are called a BRIDEGROOM at your wedding ceremony because one of your sacred and sacrificial responsibility is to GROOM (nourish, cherish and nurture) your BRIDE (WIFE) to be what you desire her to be in the Lord and in Life. True!
2. As a WIFE, you are called a BRIDE at your wedding ceremony because one of your sacred and sacrificial responsibility is to humbly and submissively allow your BRIDEGROOM (HUSBAND) to GROOM (nourish, cherish and nurture) you to what he desire you to be as his BRIDE (WIFE) in the Lord and in Life. True!
This is also true with our personal WALK (relationship) with JESUS CHRIST, who is our BRIDEGROOM and we all in Him is His is BRIDE. He is our BRIDEGROOM, making us what He want us to be in Himself (God) and in Life. Halleluyah!
The Bible therefore reveals thus:
Submitting yourselves (husbands and wives) one to another in the FEAR of GOD.
WIVES, submit yourselves unto your own HUSBANDS, as unto the LORD.
For the HUSBAND is the HEAD of the WIFE, even as CHRIST is the HEAD of the CHURCH. And He is the SAVIOUR of the BODY.
Therefore as the CHURCH is subject (humbly submissive) unto CHRIST, so let the WIVES be to their own HUSBANDS in EVERY things.
HUSBANDS, love your WIVES, even as CHRIST also loved the CHURCH and gave Himself for it.
That He might SANCTIFY and CLEANSE it with the WASHING of WATER by the WORD,
That He might present it to Himself a GLORIOUS CHURCH, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing. But that it should be HOLY and without BLEMISH.
So ought MEN (husband) to love their WIVES as their BODIES. He that loves his WIFE loves himself.
For no man even yet hated his own flesh. But NOURISHES and CHERISHES it, even as the LORD the CHURCH.
For we are members of His BODY, of His FLESH and of His BONES.
For this CAUSE (purpose) shall a MAN leave his father and mother and shall be JOINED unto his WIFE and they two shall be one flesh.
This is a GREAT MYSTERY. But I speak concerning CHRIST and the CHURCH.
Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so LOVE his WIFE even as himself. And the WIFE see that she REVERENCE (humbly respect) her HUSBAND. (Ephesians 5:21-33)
Unfortunately, many BRIDES (wives) have no really good character to offer their BRIDEGROOMS (husbands) in terms of allowing them to see God in them and come alive to their godly responsibilities in the home. Therefore, Apostle Peter counsels thus:
Likewise, you WIVES, be in SUBJECTION (humbly submit) to your own HUSBANDS. That, if any (husband) obey not the Word (of God), they also may without the Word (of God) be WON by the CONVERSATION (your lifestyle in terms of thinking, speaking and living godly) of the WIVES.
While they (the husbands) BEHOLD (see) your CHASTE (godly discipline) CONVERSATION (lifestyle) coupled with FEAR.
Whose ADORNING (appearance) let it not be that OUTWARD ADORNING (appearance) of plaiting the hair and of wearing of gold or of putting on of apparel (clothes).
But let it be the HIDDEN MAN of the HEART (inner godly character), in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a MEEK and QUIET SPIRIT, which is in the SIGHT of GOD of GREAT PRICE.
For after this manner in the old time the HOLY WOMEN also, who TRUSTED in GOD, adorned themselves, being in SUBJECTION (humble submission) unto their own HUSBANDS.
Even as Sarah obeyed Abraham, CALLING him lord. Whose daughters you are, as long as you DO WELL and are not afraid with any amazement. (1 Peter 3:1-6).
If you note carefully, you will observe that godly character of a MEEK and QUIET SPIRIT is a critical criteria of becoming a wise and priceless BRIDE (wife) before GOD in Christ in this World. (Proverbs 31:10-31).
Are you one of the wise and priceless BRIDES (wives in town and in Christ in this World?
Without a MEEK and QUIET SPIRIT, you will disappoint God and humanity in your sacred and sacrificial responsibility as a WIFE (bride) to your HUSBAND (bridegroom) and as a MOTHER to your CHILD or CHILDREN as well. That should not be you! Yes, not you.
Likewise, many BRIDEGROOMS (husbands) have no really good thing to offer their BRIDES (wives) in terms of GROOMING (nourishing, cherishing and nurturing) them in line with the Words, Ways and Wills of God and in other critical areas of life. So sad! Therefore, Apostle Peter again counsels thus:
Likewise, you HUSBANDS, dwells (lives) with them (your wives) according to KNOWLEDGE, giving HONOUR unto the WIFE, as unto the WEAKER vessel and as being HEIR together of the GRACE of LIFE. That your PRAYERS be not HINDERED. (1 Peter 3:7).
If you note carefully again, you will observe that KNOWLEDGE is a critical criteria of becoming a wise and smart BRIDEGROOM (husband) before GOD in Christ in this World.
Are you one of the wise and smart BRIDEGROOMS (husbands) in town and in Christ in this World?
Without (spiritual and other necessary) KNOWLEDGE, you will disappoint God and humanity in your sacred abd sacrificial responsibility as a HUSBAND (bridegroom) to your WIFE (bride) and as a FATHER to your CHILD or CHILDREN as well. That should not be you! Yes, not you.
As I earlier stated, a MARRIAGE becomes a FAMILY with the birth of a CHILD or CHILDREN and a FAMILY is not really and truly successful in the sight and side of GOD until it is able to:
TRAIN UP a Child (from Childhood to Adulthood) in the WAY (of the Lord and Life) he (or she) should go and when he (or she) is old, he (or she) will not DEPART from it. (Proverbs 22:6).
This is because as I have earlier stated, GOD passionately seeks GODLY SEED (child or children from a marriage to family institution), He can use to carry out His PLAN and PURPOSES in Christ in this World. Yes, He does!
(Malachi 2:15; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; 2 Timothy 1:5-10).
Therefore,
1. As a FATHER, God expects you to guide your CHILD or CHILDREN above all other needs, in His Words, Ways and Wills in Christ, as a winning edge ADVANTAGE over their peers in this World. True!
2. As a MOTHER, God expects you to guide your CHILD or CHILDREN above all other needs, in His Words, Ways and Wills in Christ, as a winning edge ADVANTAGE over their peers in this World. True!
(Deuteronomy 6; Deuteronomy 4:1-10).
Because of the above, the Bible counsel thus:
CHILDREN, obey your PARENTS in the LORD. For this is RIGHT (to do).
HONOUR your FATHER and MOTHER. (Which is the FIRST commandment with PROMISE).
That it may be WELL with you and you may LIVE LONG
(Ephesians 6:1-4).
Is your CHILD or CHILDREN enjoying divine PROMISES and will live LONG LIVES because you are schooling or have schooled them in the Words, Ways and Wills of the Lord within your home or you have left this SACRED and SACRIFICIAL responsibility of yours to Children's teachers in the Church or public school. Remember, GOD will not require accountability from them for your CHILD or CHILDREN well-being in Christ in this World, but from you someday. Yes, from you and you, who He gave them to!
However, if you do right as I stated above so far, the Bible reveals thus for you and your CHILDREN:
You have loved RIGHTEOUSNESS and hated INIQUITY. Therefore GOD, even your GOD, has anointed thee with the OIL of GLADNESS above your FELLOWS (peers, competitors, enemies, etc). (Hebrews 1:9).
With the OIL of GLADNESS from GOD in Christ on you and members of your FAMILY in Christ in this World, nothing shall be IMPOSSIBLE for you and any members of your FAMILY in Christ in this World. Nothing and nothing! True! (Isaiah 61).
God bless you.
MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger
(Author & Speaker)
Phone/Whatsapp: 802 827 8092
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