LISTEN TO YOUR SPOUSE

 


By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

"Just then, as Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Leave that innocent man alone. I suffered through a terrible nightmare about him last night.” Matthew 27:19 NLT Bible   "If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will turn your back on knowledge." Proverbs 19:27 NLT Bible

      The marriage covenant between two  believers is a sacred bond that requires being properly equipped in order to maximize the potentials of the marriage institution. 

     The purpose of marriage is the creation of an environment where people can experience the presence of God and the raising of children who will grow to become disciples of Jesus Christ. This is achieved through godly role modeling. 

       When two persons from different background come together as a couple , they come with their skills, experiences , personalities  and emotions to form a body that never existed and requires the help of the Holy Ghost to navigate through the strange terrain of the mysteries of the new creation realities. The marriage institution is a microcosm of the new creation in Christ .

   This requires knowledge coming from both parties as the spirit guides . God will often give information about us to our spouse to reiterate the the need to submit to one another ."And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." Ephesians5:21 NLTBible  

 A husband is to submit to his wife for the purpose of getting Holy- Ghost-inspired knowledge from her and vice versa . 

     The scriptures says "The Lord preserves those with knowledge, but he ruins the plans of the treacherous."Proverbs 22:12 NLTBible      Knowledge from a spouse can save a person from crisis . Pilate would not have handed Jesus Christ over to the Pharisees if he had listened to his wife . Listening to your spouse' wise counsel gives wisdom and joy   "For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy."Proverbs 2:10 NLTBible . It is unwise to belittle your spouse " It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet" .Proverbs 11:12 NLT Bible. Be quiet while they are speaking then you can understand what is being said for your good.

       A spouse can be both a moral compass, emotional thermometer and close friend . Your spouse can feel your convictions and emotional fluctuations ,this is a gift from God to help you and this is most important when your judgement is beclouded by external pressures . 

     We should always pray for a listening ear, a humble heart and spend quality time with each other. 

Prayer: Heavenly father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and savior and receive the Holy Ghost and power to solve complicated family problems in Jesus name. 

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