I wrote last week about the changes that we individually and personally have to go through for us to make an impact and change our nation (See blog post). This time the Lord is leading me to share about changing our families through Christ, in Christ and for Christ as well. As I was thinking on the topic, I really did not know where to start. What do I know about marriage, family life and planning? I only know that God brought change in me and I am continually being changed for my family. I do know that God's vision for the family includes marriage. And that is where this topic becomes shady for me.
But thankfully, we have the body of Christ. Others have worked on this area and I just have to share their learnings about God's vision for marriage. Pastor Colin S. Smith talked about The Gospel Shaped Marriage in his sermon during his congregation's Family Month. As I listened to his preaching, I gained a lot of insight even as a single person. I know his message will shape your views of marriage as well.
But thankfully, we have the body of Christ. Others have worked on this area and I just have to share their learnings about God's vision for marriage. Pastor Colin S. Smith talked about The Gospel Shaped Marriage in his sermon during his congregation's Family Month. As I listened to his preaching, I gained a lot of insight even as a single person. I know his message will shape your views of marriage as well.
I will summarize his points:
1. Marriage is the union of two sinners. Hence there is no perfect marriage.
There is always hope for a marriage to be redeemed and (in my own words) get better.
2. The Gospel is the source of inspiration for marriage. The way Christ loves his Church is the way husbands should love their wives. The way the Church responds to Christ is the way wives are to respond to their husbands.
3. There are two kinds of light - one that attracts and one that repels. Which light are you to your spouse?
4. There are two kinds of water - one that washes and one that spoils. Jesus makes his Bride clean everyday and for eternity. Are you the spouse that makes your partner clean or are you the spouse that spoils and contaminates her? (Case in point for pornography as making wives feel that they are objects instead of a clean bride)
5. There are different kinds of food. How are you feeding your Spouse - with praise or criticism?
6. For a marriage to have light, bring Christ into your marriage.
And I guess it's not just when you say "I do," but in your heart everyday throughout your married life.
That's all. Thanks for reading and please watch the video.
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