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Day 3: The '5 – P' Explanation of a Marriage Covenant
The Marriage Covenant encompass five key principles. Let us examine them in the light of our own marriage.
- Presence of God - God in the marriage. Marriage is not just the union of a man & a woman - God becomes part of the marriage covenant (Malachi 2:14). Therefore, He is present in the marriage. In Malachi 2:11, God calls marriage a sanctuary. Sanctuary means the dwelling place of God. When both husband & wife are believers, their marriage becomes the dwelling place of God.
- Permanent union - Jesus, while answering the Pharisees on their question about divorce, went on to say that marriage is a union that God brings about, so man has no right to break it (Matthew 19:6). Moreover, in Malachi 2:16, we read that God hates divorce and marrying someone else when the spouse is alive is adultery – Luke 16:18.
- Pure & Holy - Marriage is holy – (Hebrews 13:4). Keeping the marriage bed undefiled is the duty of both husband & wife. Unfaithfulness/adultery of a husband or wife defiles the marriage bed & dishonors it. Self-gratification, in various ways, defiles and dishonors God’s holy institution – marriage.
- Purpose - Marriage has a purpose. “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever.” Romans 11:36. Marriage also should therefore be through Him and for Him and reflect His glory.
- Powerful - The Presence of the Holy Spirit in marriage makes the marriage powerful (Malachi 2:15). Holy Spirit is the Counsellor, Guide, healing power & supernatural power at work in the marriage.
Entering the Covenant Marriage entitles us to every Covenant Blessing mentioned in the Bible.
Prayer: Thank You, Father, for being part of the Covenant Marriage. Help us to honor marriage by keeping it holy. Beautify our marriage with Your presence and enrich our marriage with Your power. In Jesus’ name, Amen
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The word of God says in Hebrews 13:4 that marriage should be honored by all. What does this mean to us in this day and age? Delve into this 5-day devotional to know why this is important and how to honor marriage as God intended. We pray that this devotional will enrich your marriage and bring you one step closer to each other and God.
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