A GREAT MARRIAGE manifests many unique attributes which we all can develop with an attitude of submission and teachability by the truth of the Word of God. Let us look into 5 of these attributes and start to trigger its manifestations upon our relationships as partners and members of the body of Christ, through the urging of the Holy Spirit.
To have a great marriage we must:
1. Go Together---- Acts 18: 2 And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome); and he came to them.
When we set out together—
Wherever we GO– GO TOGETHER
Hard it may be to get out of the box of comfort in the Middle East, WE MOVED TO OCALA — Once we decided, disregarding the perks around us, we have to look beyond – That was it, we have to be together.
RUTH 1: 16 But Ruth said: “ Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God.
We (with our spouses) are not separate people—
We are one flesh– One Spirit
If we’re spending evenings apart– week ends apart– STOP!
Golf is not more important, work’s not more important, Shopping not more..
Priscilla and Aquila— LEARNED HOW TO GO TOGETHER.
2. Work Together– Acts 18: 3 So, because he (Paul) was of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked; for by occupation they were tent makers.
We don’t have to have the same occupation — working toward the same outcome.
When 2 people build something–
THEY BOTH HAVE TO KNOW--- What the other one wants.
One can’t have this idea — One have another. We fill up each other's deficiency, and draw out from each other's strength.
In our diverse individuality, Our thoughts, actions, responses, goals, direction in our relationships – Have to be the same.
It’s that way in a MARRIAGE—
Both working for the same thing in mutual submission - Ephesians 5:21 'Submit yourselves to one another because of your reverence for Christ'.
If we’re caught up on – Status, Impressions, Greed, danger is — forgotten the marriage.
Acts 18: 24 Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25, This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John. 26, So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.
They [Aquila & Priscella] taught together—
We must learn how to — a. teach each other b. teach our children
Never send mix signals— TO EACH OTHER— OR, TO OUR KIDS.
3. Take Risks together– Romans 16:3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, 4, who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
We don’t know what the 2 of them did, the Bible is not specific on it ---
It had to be GOOD — Paul Thanked them.
Let's not be afraid to try new adventures in our spiritual growth as partners –
Always attempt changing things up for good in our behaviors and attitudes – Spicing things up spiritually and in simple appreciation for each other.
Don’t allow to be held up to do so same ole- Hum drum— Boring, mundane routines.
Sometimes just say something new—
“that pony tail on you is HOT”
Keep opening doors of new adventures in our life — good times, hard times, times of ease and frictions — Do it together.
4. Inspire together– 1 Cor 16:19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
In the next 20 years– long, loving, strong marriages will be almost extinct.
Unfortunately— many are becoming takers, instead of givers.
Marriages become centered around– What am I getting– Not what I am giving.
If I am Getting more than I am giving — NEVER BE HAPPY. There is no joy in getting. The Bible says, it is more blessed to give than to receive.
Let's be mindful about what we're giving to each other.
Then focus on— The inspiration we can give other married couples----as did Aquilla and Priscilla.
It wasn’t enough that Pris & Aqui—
Had this knowledge in them.
They mentored others– in their house—
They INSPIRED PEOPLE TOGETHER.
5. Be Together- Out of the 6 Scriptures in bible that mention these 2 -
ALL SIX LIST BOTH OF THEIR NAMES.
Half of them— HER NAME IS LISTED FIRST----UHHHHHH
They we’re a couple– They belonged together
They we’re 2 people who had become 1.
How do marriages become great?:
1. Go together
2. Work Together
3. Take Risks together
4. Inspire together
5. Be together
2 comments:
It's a great to know a lot of things which we are not aware of yet in our marriage. Even after more than 20 years of marriage, there're still new things to be learned. There are times when we already know some of the points you've made, but it's sure helps to be reminded.
Now we have better appreciation of our marriage and with God's help improve it some more by applying the points you've made which are lacking in our marriage.
God bless your ministry.
Yes indeed, I do agree and now begin to realize that there are many things we know (and we thought we know) that are useful to enrich our relationships in marriage and friendship, that I myself came and began to be aware that I am short in its actual application.
I do hope that this site would be a useful reminder to help us put those into practice, with the help of the counselor, comforter and helper - the Holy Spirit, through the power and promises of God's word, in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Thank you very much for your visit, specially your posted message. I trust on more message postings from you for the mutual strengthening of our marriages, as well as, for our site visitors around the world.
Greetings and prayers for our Father's special favours upon you and family in Jesus name.
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