But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. (James 1:4) If It Doesnt Fit (Premarital Considerations) A particularly dear friend who happens to be a single minister of the gospel recently lamented about romance. His heart longs for the good things promised in Proverbs 18:22 and we pray together for the fulfilment of all good things. Yet, verily, to enter fully into Gods revelation of eternal wisdom while walking in covenant with another soul during this pilgrimage as disciples of Jesus Christ is a most serious matter worthy of painstaking prayer, study (2 Timothy 2:15), and sober circumspection (Ephesians 5:15, 1 Peter 5:8). anointedwritenow Statistically, todays divorce rate among professing Christians is equal to that of unbelievers (Barna, 2014). In this matter, are Gods elect, the apple of His eye, like others in the world who remain spiritually asleep (1 Thessalonians 5:6)? My friend, the single minister, is wrestling with these questions and more as the Spirit of God leads him into what we pray shall be a holy conviction concerning his expectation of a wife. One issue stands out most strikingly in his situation. https://soundcloud/brian-l-hunter/daily-dose-prayer-psalm-27-5 The type of woman the young minister seems outwardly to be attracted to is strong, organized, and in love with the Word of God (John 1:1), the express image of Gods person (Hebrews 1:3) in whom all the fulness of the godhead dwells bodily (Colossians 2:9) both now and forever. This type of godly woman is usually made manifest as either a minister of the gospel or, in some beautiful way, shape, or form, as a blessed and faithful servant of Gods beloved people. His concern surprised me. He bemoaned that many strong and anointed women he has gotten to know have been offended by the notion of submission when the issue of marriage was discussed in Bible studies and sermons. He was tempted to believe that Gods Word is somehow mistaken concerning order, obedience, and submission in the marriage covenant. We promptly prayed to bring such ungodly thinking into subjection (1 Corinthians 9:27), demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and take captive our practical thinking to make it obedient to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). simstem.blogspot Considering the overwhelming percentage of women who have been abused by the men in their lives, it is easy to understand the factors that might lead to a womans general mistrust of such verses as Ephesians 5:22-33 where they are admonished to submit to the husband. However, neither our circumstances nor our experiences negate the Word of God. Hence, rather than an anointing or a calling, wisdom is the principal thing (Proverbs 4:1-13). Wisdom, a crucial component in the salvation benefits package, has a name. Now lifted up by God to heaven, Gods only begotten Son possesses a name above all others given (Philippians 2:9). Furthermore, since He is the preeminent Word of God (John 1:1), when Jesus name is called, the knees of everyone, husbands, wives, bound, free, the good, the bad, and the ugly shall fall and bow, even if they happen to be living in their own private Idaho. Wherever we happen to be residing in that hour, whether or not we are obedient tp the Word today (Philippians 2:10), every knee shall bow. https://facebook/anointedproofreading1?ref=hl Every knee shall ultimately submit to Gods Word. Therefore, the number one issue for my friend to consider regarding a potential spouse is the extent to which she is passionate about love as it relates to obeying Gods Word (John 14:15-23) rather than exalting her own self-importance, her own anointing, or her own calling. A woman thinking herself or her ministry to be above the Word of God seeks to manipulate, not submit. Therefore, if the submission doesnt fit, he must acquit and await the one bride God is preparing specifically to help him through submission to His Word and the order established therein. In the meantime, my friend must add patient endurance to his blessed assurance that Gods perfect will is being accomplished in his single life (Romans 8:28-39). https://soundcloud/brian-l-hunter/fire-in-the-soul-episode-one Considering the desires of our hearts, Godliness with contentment is great gain. (1 Timothy 6:6-11) Nothing is new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:4-11) and there is a great cloud of witnesses who have run this race before us and won by looking unto the author and finisher of our faith whose name is Jesus (Hebrews 12:1-2). Hallelujah! Dont worry about anything, single friends. Instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all He has done. All! Bless the holy name of the Lord! Hallelujah! Glory in His name and sing songs of gladness because of the excellent things He has done since the beginning (Isaiah 12:5). Our finite awareness here and now is only beginning to catch up with the eternal light trailing His glory (2 Corinthians 3:18). His train (Isaiah 6:1 ) fills these temples (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Glory to God! May He be our peace always in Jesus holy name. Hallelujah! Amen.
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