This week, I am studying one of the toughest passages I have had to preach on in awhile. At Gateway Community Church we have looked at many interesting issues in the past month related to anger, lying, stealing, how we talk - all related to these things should change as we encounter a relationship with Jesus.
What could that passage be that is so difficult? It's a passage that says, "Husbands love your wife as Christ loved the church."
What's the big deal, you may be wondering? Just a reminder that Jesus gave up his life for the church (ie. people who want to have a relationship with God). My question is, men, when is the last time you really sacrificed for your wife?...Now I'm not talking about changing the channel during the playoffs, or washing the dishes, but I mean consistently thought of your wife's needs and wanted to do whatever it took to please her?
I find it's quite easy in a marriage relationship to point out and get frustrated with all the things my wife doesn't do (don't get me wrong, she is pretty amazing), but it's much more difficult to love her unconditionally, to be focus on her and treating her like I am dating her.
If you want to find out more what my thoughts will sound like...come out Sunday, I dare you:)
The rest of the month, in our series on Desperate Households, we will be flipping the tables and looking at how our wives can be a good lover, how kids and parents can get along, and how to raise up children....
Come out on a Sunday, this series, based in Ephesians 5:21-33 - will give you some real life application that I guarantee will improve your home life.
Share some stories/ comments on who has taught you how to have a good family life, marriage?
Blessings,
Paul
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