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| Our thorns and thistles are the gateway to living and loving like Jesus. |
The lesson was about how the Lord has promised we would have trials and tribulations as a result of the Fall from grace by Adam and Eve. Every since that time, all God's children are promised to have struggles and life will be painful, difficult and frustrating. The two areas we will have these challenges are in our relationships and our work. The reason we have these thorns and thistles is because God wants to drive us to our knees to seek him and recognize our need for a Savior.
My revelation was when God created Adam and Eve they were in his likeness, filled with unconditional love for God and each other. There was no quarrelling, manipulation, lack of trust or defensiveness; until they sinned. God then revealed to me that his ultimate plan for us is that our relationships return to one that existed with Adam and Eve, especially in our marriage. But this is also true of our family relationship, friendships, work relationships, actually all relationships. God wants us to live in a place where true intimacy is more natural than today.
The Lord then revealed to me the reason he is taking me through this process is so that my marriage is one that is more like Adam and Eve instead of today's societal definition of marriage. I realized at that moment the love the Lord is pouring upon us to want our marriages to be equivalent to that of Adam and Eve. I thought Wow!, you love me so much that you want me to experience that kind of love here on earth. I was breathless and filled with tears. Imagine the love you would experience if your marriage was like that of Adam and Eve. How awesome is that.
Today I am honoring my husband through the thorns and thistles that God uses to help us create a relationship like Adam and Eve. It now all makes perfect sense and I feel like my purpose has increased exponentially as a result. What this means to me is that the next time Bryan and I have a disagreement or our relationship seems a little strained, I have a new lens to view the situation which in of itself will impact how I choose to engage. I just love how God works.
Wives of the world in what ways can you honor your husband through thorns and thistles? How would it change your interactions knowing that each struggle is intended to help you get closer to God and have relationships like Adam and Eve, before the fall? What can you do to honor your husband through thorns and thistles today?
Blessings,
Rochelle
“We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” Acts 14:22
2 comments:
I guess it depends on the thorn and thistle; as a single person, if God is given you signs you are about to marry some one that will cause pain, frustration, and difficulty; you will be wise to break up with that person. However, if you are already married, I believe marriage can be a cross that produces life with each Crucifixion experience. Every problem you go thru in your marriage should draw a couple closer to each other and to God.
Toyin you are so correct. The purpose of the thorns and thistles does depend on the nature of the relationship. Sometimes God is using them to say get out and others to say get closer. Thanks for sharing.
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