The Good News Is about Jesus Christ

1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, 4 and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. 5 Through him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith for his name’s sake. 6 And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. 7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people:
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 1:1-7
 

Proverbs for Today

 1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; 3 for receiving instruction in prudent behaviour, doing what is right and just and fair; 4 for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young—5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, And let the discerning get guidance— 6 for understanding proverbs and parables, The sayings and riddles of the wise.  Proverbs 1:1-6

 Highlight Verse

 

5 Through him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith for his name’s sake. Romans 1:5

 

Summary

 

Long after people forgotten that the organist hit a flat instead of a sharp during the opening of the "Wedding March" or that the Maid of Honor had a coffee stain on her gown or that the cake had just a little too much baking soda in it, they will remember that each of you made a vow to love, honor, and cherish the other for as long as you both shall live. From that day forth, your friends and family began to think of you not have"Bob" or "Mary" - but as" Bob and Mary" -  a couple who will share the rest of their lives together as one.

Allow your marriage to reflect the forgiveness of Christ by showing kindness towards each other and by being an example, of his mercy to those around you. In an age of rising divorce rates and dysfunctional families, a Christian couple whose marriage is rooted in prayer and the Word of God will demonstrate to friends and family his love, his kindness, and his goodness.

Prayer

 

Heavenly Father, we submit our marriage to you. Forgive us of any habits or attitudes we have that are not pleasing in your sight or that don't bring glory to you. Help us to spend less energy thinking about ourselves and our desires and more time focusing on you and the great work that you are doing in our lives.