May God grant you honor on your wedding day! May honor attend to you throughout your marriage.
So, what’s the deal with honor?
Whatever it is, doesn’t it sound good?
Let’s look at the Bible.
1Sa 2:30b (KJV) but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
The scripture is unequivocal in this regard.
God said, “Honor me, and I will honor you; despise me, and I will lightly regard you.”
Let’s look at another translation for clarity.
1Sa 2:30b (GW) “…I will honor those who honor me, and those who despise me will be considered insignificant.
It indicates that if you do not honor God, you will be deemed insignificant!
That sounds like “ouch!”
The best bet is to just decide to honor God.
So, how do you honor God in your relationship?
Here is one way to do that.
Honour Him in your devotion.
Prioritizing God honors God in your devotion. Do not be careless with your devotion to God. On a daily basis, honor Him in your prayer periods. The key to success is consistency.
Pro 8:17 (KJV) I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Let us now look to the Passion Translation:
Pro 8:17 (TPT) I will show my love to those who passionately love me. For they will search and search continually until they find me.
As you pursue God in your devotion on a daily basis, as The Passion translation states, God will honor you in return.
How do I know?
His word is unbreakable!
I pray for you this morning, that God will honor you. In Jesus’ name, God will see you as significant.
As you honour Him, God will honor you back on your wedding day and throughout your marriage!
You don’t know who God is or what love is unless you have a relationship with Him.
You are unable to love appropriately without God. You will simply lack the ability.
Be cautious of traveling down to meet that individual you hardly know in the name of desperation. It could result in a story of regrets.
Be wary of your ex who appears out of nowhere and requests a time-out. It’s possible that your testimony will be thrown out!
Be wary of the lady you asked out and who has never cooperated since, but now appears in your crib for free.
Sometimes nemesis appears dressed as favour.
How Do You Find Your Soul Mate?
1. The Timing Principle Ecc 3:1 (KJV)
There is a season for everything and a time for everything under heaven:
This signifies that there is a time to start dating.
This also implies that you cannot begin a relationship whenever you desire.
Ecc 3:1 (GNB) Everything that happens in this world happens at the time God chooses.
Finding The Love Of Your Life
God has set out a moment for you. This is what matters.
The idea is that knowing God comes first, and He will then disclose His timeline for your life to you.
God has predetermined your wedding date! Stop wasting time on dating websites; the most important thing is to get to know God!
Then God will reveal His time design for your life.
A fantastic chance can be wasted if your timing is off.
Ecc 3:1 (MSG) There’s an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth:
Finding The Love Of Your Life
There will come a moment when you will marry. Don’t overlook that moment because amazing opportunities are embedded in God’s timing for your life.
Looking back on how I met my wife, God truly chose a time for me to ask her out because he talked to me about when I should ask her out. God even told me just when I should marry.
I recall God instructing me to marry before the millennium, therefore our wedding took place in November 1999.
And did God come through for us? Massively!
Know God first, singles. God will then speak to you and show you His plans for your life.
And, as you can see, His voice contains the guidance you require right now!
And after the wedding, keep asking God for guidance on every step and decision you will take. That is where success is!
What do you mean, Pastor? I received a phone call from a lady a few years ago. On the phone, she began to bemoan God’s failure to answer her prayers for a suitor and marriage. She went on and on about how she sought God’s face but received no response. She stated that she had been on a seven-day fast even as we spoke, with no success.
Then she threw in a sentence that exposed her folly and ignorance. “Even this man I’m with now hasn’t said anything about marriage!” she exclaimed.
“Which man?” I inquired, curious. “I’m in his house now, and he’s just sleeping with me; he hasn’t said anything about the wedding!” she explained.
Wow! She is fasting and praying, and yet she is sleeping with a married man! God will not be mocked! That is nothing but adultery! God frowns upon it!
Don’t Frolic With Married Folks
God expects you to dedicate your life to Him. You can’t locate the correct person if you’ve already found the wrong one. You cannot consistently pray for God’s guidance while engaging in sexual sin.
Rom 6:14 (KJV) For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
See it in another way:
Rom 6:14 (TPT) Remember this: sin will not conquer you, for God already has! You are not governed by law but governed by the reign of the grace of God.
Consider how the Good News Bible puts it:
Rom 6:14 (GNB) Sin must not be your master; for you do not live under law but under God’s grace.
Let me simply mention two things concerning sexual offenses, particularly adultery.
Don’t Frolic With Married Folks
An adulterous affair is a form of cheating on your destiny.
Why is this the case? It is a clear breach of God’s values, and as a result, you do not have God’s backing and favor in your life. It’s not worthwhile. Why would you deprive another person of something that is truly theirs while hoping for the best for yourself?
Adultery is a bad idea.
That was said by God, not me. I’m simply repeating what God stated.
But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. (Proverbs 6:32 KJV)
This is also true for the lady in question. Now look at that in Message translation because the KJV appears to be really nice there.
Adultery is a brainless act, soul–destroying, self–destructive; (Proverbs 6:32 Message)
Brainless! That is not good, but it is the truth!
The passage is saying that if we can think profoundly, we would not engage in adultery for everything in this world.
We can see the connotation of adultery right there.
Expect a bloody nose, a black eye, and a reputation ruined for good. For jealousy detonates rage in a cheated husband; wild for revenge, he won’t make allowances (Proverbs 6:33-34 Message)
Don’t Frolic With Married Folks
The next time someone tries to convince you into making a compromise, tell them that’s a bad idea.
As a single, avoid overly pleasant married folks because there is usually an objective behind all the presents you are given. Intention manifests and becomes a reality through time.
It is acceptable to communicate your feelings for your fiancée, but you must not allow verbal expression to escalate into romantic antic. You certainly understand what I mean! There is a distinction to be made between expressing love and expressing lust. The former leads to regret and sorrow, whereas the latter leads to healthy partnerships.
For couples, keep expressing love to one another, and don’t let it be during bedroom affairs alone!
Take Note of These Facts, Singles
2. In terms of Beauty
Ladies who are not yet in a relationship should recognize that they will not appear attractive to everyone.
If someone thinks you’re ugly, that’s their view. You will be stunning to your spouse! According to the Bible, you are ‘fearfully’ and ‘wonderfully’ constructed. So it is acceptable to feel ‘fearful’ to some people. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
When your spouse sees you, you will be the most beautiful lady on the planet. So don’t stress yourself out unnecessarily.
Take Note of These Facts, Singles
3. Having a Sleepover
Things your parents should not hear and your preacher should not know are primarily inappropriate. It is not the time to spend the night at your fiance’s house cooking and washing singlets and boxers! This is not the goal of courtship. Every sexual compromise leads to confusion of the soul!
Take Note of These Facts, Singles
4. Concerning Group Prayer
Avoid praying together in the middle of the night. Don’t put yourself in a trap. You’re praying together in his room at the evening, and the power goes out, and you’re still looking for a touch light? That is the moment to flee for your life.
It’s not so much that he’s a Christian or a prayer leader as he’s a guy and a human being.
All those prayers you say while wearing something seductive are slowly killing the guy. His eyes are red, his tongues are shifting, and you believe that is because of the anointing? No way, the man is on fire! And the bible states that you cannot carry fire in your bosom without being burned.
For couples, do not stop praying together, especially in the night! Never stop praying!
When you take stock of your life, you will see some ups and downs. You will become aware of several difficulties that almost pushed you or your relationship and marriage off balance.
You may have faced health or financial difficulties, emotional difficulties, feelings of neglect and uncared for, and so on.
As we move on this year, whatever has happened in the previous months should not be utilized to predict what will happen in the following month.
Take a look at what God says.
Psa 81:13-14 KJV (13) Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways! (14) I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries.
Follow The Directions On The Map
In the preceding verse, Jesus just asks for two things from you.
to pay attention to him;
to walk in his ways
Let us consider another translation:
Psa 81:13-14 MSG (13) “Oh, dear people, will you listen to me now? Israel, will you follow my map? (14) I’ll make short work of your enemies; give your foes the back of my hand.
Follow The Directions On The Map
Will you stick to the plan? You’ve always done things your way, and all you’ve gotten is grief and heartache.
Make the decision to follow God. Get rid of your own agenda. Allow God to guide your life, relationship and or marriage!
Some of the things God will advise you to do may seem counterintuitive, but they will shape your future!
Isn’t it wise to follow the one who sees today and knows what will happen tomorrow? Isn’t it good to follow the one who has given hundreds of Saints and Patriarchs a map over the previous 6000 years?
I believe this is an excellent moment to make that decision. Make the decision to do things God’s way.
I pray for you that God would give you inner strength today and always. God will honor you as you choose to honor Him in your life and relationships.
