In Part 2 of this message on increase I want to talk about Jesus' earthly parents Joseph and Mary. These two individuals were awesome!!! They are to me a wonderful example of faith, endurance, and obedience. As I read about them last week and just meditated on their marriage I noticed several elements in their marriage that are critical for increase. It doesn't matter if your marriage is ok, pretty good, or glorious we can all learn from their example. The first thing I want to bring out is Joseph's character. After Joseph found out about Mary he could've put her on blast and possibly had her stoned, but he didn't. He was willing to put her away privately. Matthew 1:19
In today's culture some put their marriage issues "out there." Sadly the worst cases are those of high profile people. These individuals don't understand the influence they have and so they go at each other in public, then when the public reacts they don't know what do with it. What if these couples wanted to work it out? After acting the way they did toward their spouse in front of the world they may have thought, "Man it's too late now, and may have just given up and walked away...
In our marriages we all all experience challenges, we'd all be lying if we sat in front of people and said everything has been one magic carpet ride through the Heavenlies!LOL! Sometimes we make poor choices, sometimes our adversary the devil is seeking to kill steal and destroy, and sometimes there is simply a lack of knowledge in one or more areas. Whatever the case, marital increase in tough times comes when we like Joseph don't make hasty decisions, and wait on God. As Christians we have God's promise of help. Ps 46:1
We are His covenant people and He will show us the who, what, when, and how in our time of need. Jeremiah 33:3 and James 1:5
Just think of how secure Mary felt knowing that Joseph was a just man, a s l o w l y moving man. Think about how secure Joseph felt with Mary as he found out she really was carrying the Son of the Most High instead of her neighbors Reuben child! Joseph and Mary obeyed and trusted God, and they were courageous and God increased them. No matter what you may experience or may be experiencing respond in faith, obedience, and courage like Joseph and Mary. Trust God and trust Him to increase and bless your life and marriage. Again that increase may come in forms that you weren't expecting. God may impress upon you to obtain counseling with Pastors or Christian counselors. He may lead you to a specific marriage ministry, or Godly books on marriage. However increase comes from God, embrace it, walk it out, and continue in it...that's abundant life right there, that's how to increase in tough times.
***Now if you are being abused physically you need to tell a Pastor or somebody who can help you as soon as possible. I do not advocate staying with someone who us putting their hands on you.
Leave Your Honey With a Sweet Memory Today!
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