07/01/2025
For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands. - 1 Peter 3:5
KEY SCRIPTURE:
Ephesians 5:22-33 (KJV)
MESSAGE:
Marriage is a beautiful gift from God; it is designed to bring joy and fulfilment to both partners. Like every other gift from God, it comes with a manual - the word of God. In today’s Bible reading, there is a detailed description of how a husband and wife should relate with each other. Husbands are to love their wives as Christ loves the church, while wives are to submit to their husbands.
Many women don’t understand what submission really means. They say they are submissive, whereas they only cooperate. Cooperation is agreeing with your husband because you want the same thing from him. Submission, however, is complying with his wishes even when you don’t agree with him. Many women find it difficult to submit to their husbands just because the society talks about gender equality, Human Rights. However, this is not what the Bible says about marriage.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, we honour you, magnify, and glorify your holy name, for you’re our God and thank you for loving us so much.
We pray that in our generation, we will follow the Guidance of Your Word, and Leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, Married Women should submit to their Husbands, as their Husbands should also love their wives, even as Christ loves the Church and gave His life for it. We pray this, believing in Jesus’ name. Amen.