Wife to husband Part 2
A stewardess was talking to an elderly couple. Learning that it was the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary, the flight attendant congratulated them and asked how they had done it. “It all felt like five minutes…” the gentleman said slowly. The stewardess had just begun to remark on what a sweet statement that was when he finished his sentence with a word that earned him a sharp smack on the head: “…underwater.” I hope you don’t feel like you’re underwater this morning. God’s design for faithful families should be more like a cool drink of water, than a permanent plunge beneath it. This morning I’d like you to turn to two passages which will form the basis of much of our study together. Taken in Biblical order they are Genesis 2:18-25 and Ephesians 5:22ff. Listen to What God’s Word Says: <Gen 2:18-25> <Ephesians 5:22-33> This is God’s Word. Taken together, incredible dignity is bestowed upon you ladies, together with responsibility. But it is a responsibility that is altogether different from that of your husband. Having summarized your husbands tasks as Leading Sacrificially, Loving sacrificially, Living with you in honor, and Laughing – that is, enjoying life. I’d summarize your tasks ladies with the three words: Submission, Support and Strength. Since it’s […]