What Is the Theme in Your Marriage?

Ephesians 5:31; For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

Ah, the metaphor. ”A picture is worth a thousand words”, metaphors give us word pictures!

Ephesians has three main concepts for the believing believer. Sit, Walk, Stand. We are still very much in the “walk” section in Eph.5:31 regarding the wife and husband relationship. The volume of instruction for this relationship is second only, to instruction of our relationship with God. No other relationship is given this much time and instruction in Ephesians. Why?

Because there’s a theme.

We’ve learned tons of promises in our journey from Ephesians 4:1 till now and I sense a pattern. Such as, there is only “one” God, who is Father of us all (Eph. 4:5) There is “one” gift of holy spirit, (Eph. 4:4) which is that anointing, or Christ in us that set us free from bondage. There is “one” body of Christ, our fellow believers, and there is “one” way to walk towards them, in love (agape Eph. 4:2 5:2). The context of this dazzling revelation is “One”. Now as we look at the smaller unit, which is the family, the nucleus of the body of Christ. It’s not surprising that “one” is also a theme here.  Unity is the core of this apple. It is the rock to build upon. Unity is how we should “walk”. It starts at the top. We are each responsible for their walk and unity with God first. The trickle down effect so impacts us, that every other relationship falls into formation with that unity. Isn’t the simplicity breathtaking? Isn’t the Word incredible beyond words!? Oh, to see the mastery and craftsmanship behind it is awe-inspiring!!

Let Me Ask You This

What is the devil’s goal?

To divide. By dividing first our walk with God, he knows it will trickle down to every other relationship and eventually lead to sin, sickness, and death. How does he divide us from God? He sneaks error into the doctrine your taught. It’s gradual and almost unnoticeable. He pulls you away from the simplicity of the Word, into the perpetual murky waters of speculation, confusion and fear.

But wait!

1 John 4:4; Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

James 4:7-8a; Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. 

All our relationships have the potential of being awe-inspiring.

You can only be free if you know the truth.

John 8:32; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Have a great day today, checking-in to see what you can do to bless your relationships.

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