Visionary Marriage: God's Call to HusbandsSample

We are going to continue to look at the qualities outlined of a godly husband. According to Ephesians 5, Godly men give up their lives for their wives, just as Christ gave up His life for the church. Remember the story about the intruder walking through the house? No godly man is going to give the bat to his wife and jump under the bed! One of the ways men show love is by serving their wives, even in the threat of danger.

Men, if such a situation were to arise in your house, you would bravely protect your family. You would lay down your life for your wife. But will you lay down your hobbies this weekend to prioritize your time with her and get the needed projects done around the house? Will you lay down your smartphone or the remote for the evening to give her your undivided attention? Will you say no to the extra project or extra hours at work in order to focus on your more important calling (your marriage)? When faced with a choice that forces you to disappoint a friend or your wife, which one do you choose?

Consider the questions below as you seek to love and serve your wife.

• How mature is your service to your wife?
• Are there some specific areas where God would have you increase your service to her?