A marriage is also built on “progressive revelation.”

A word that is used frequently when people refer to a married couple is commitment. “They really seem like a very committed couple.” “Their commitment to each other was apparent after that he lost his job.” “Her illness really tested their commitment.”

While it’s true that commitment is an important part of a successful marriage, the most important ingredient is love. You can be committed to a job but not love it. You can be committed to paying your taxes but not feel any affection for your W2 form. The same is true for a married couple. Commitment will serve you during the best and worst of times. But love will transcend the mundane activities of your lives together and ensure that you will forsake all others for the one you vowed to cherish as long as you both shall live.

 

God's revelation to his people is progression. The deeper the relationship you have with your spouse and have with the Lord, the more he will reveal himself to you. In the verse 1 Corinthians, Paul shares God's promise that someday, when we go to heaven, God will show us his complete glory and we understand  everything perfectly that now seems confusing.

A marriage is also built on “progressive revelation.” One of the joys of married life is the chance to completely know another person. By sharing each other's hopes, fears, triumphs, in tragedies, the love and devotion a couple have for one another will grow and mature. Remember just as you don't have to completely understand the ways of God to serve him faithfully, you also don't have to figure out such mysteries as why your spouse put syrup on your cottage cheese to love him or her with all your heart.

 

Life is unpredictable. Each day we are confronted with decisions and events that causes anxiety and uncertainty. One of the great comforts of the Christian life is knowing we can rest in the assurance that God is in complete control. Just as Jesus said that our Heavenly Father is even concerned about the sparrow that falls from its nest, we are guaranteed that he cares about us infinitely more.

If you and your spouse are going through a time of hardship or indecision, turn your cares over to the Lord. If he can calm the winds of the sea, he is more than able and willing to meet your needs and reveal his will for your lives.

 

By William Wheat (Pastor)