GOD'S PURPOSE FOR MARRIAGE - 1

 A DEVOTIONAL GUIDE of ANCHOR OF LIFE & REDEMPTION MINISTRY, Worldwide.

SATURDAY. 15TH JANUARY, 2022

Author: PASTOR DR. SAMUEL AYORINDE

General Overseer

Topic: GOD'S PURPOSE FOR MARRIAGE – Part 1

Memorize: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Genesis 2:24.

Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:21-24.

EXPOSITION:

Purpose is the reason why a thing is established or existing. The purpose of God for establishing home is divided into three points. The first of it is companionship. "And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him." Genesis 2:18. Though the work given to Adam was very enormous, yet God did not give him many women, but one. This shows God disapproves polygamy and the likes. God gave Adam a wife with a large heart to help him fulfill his purpose and mandate on earth. Not a trouble maker or a liability. Not an enemy but a friend, a companion. Someone they can walk together in the journey of life into the same destiny.

A widow was interviewed of what was her experience in the first year of her widowhood. She responded with tear and said, “Life is all about companionship. The first thing I missed in my husband was companionship. No one to talk to or discuss my personal/private matters with. The moment all sympathizers left, I was left with loneliness. I was bored and really missed my companion – my husband.”

You are created by God to be a good companion in building his/her spiritual life, in planning his successful financial life, in fighting the battle of life together, in helping him/her fulfill his/her godly dream, etc. Therefore, as a man/woman in the home, you are not fulfilled if you are not a true companion to your spouse. Your position is vacant if your spouse does not feel your impact. You are made a companion to your spouse, therefore, fulfill your ministry.

Prayer Point:

Lord, help me to fulfill my divine purpose in my home, to make it heaven on earth in Jesus Name.

COMPLETE BIBLE READING IN A YEAR – Genesis 47-50.