In my quest today to learn just a little more about relationships I was fumbling through the book Experiencing God Together by Henry T. & Melvin D. Blackaby. I came across a chapter entitled Koinonia God's Love Expressed, Experiencing God's Love Together in Life. I was intrigued by the chapter because I teach the concept of Koinonia during leadership school and I wanted to know how they use it in the context of relationships. After reviewing their explanation I realized it is what I want for Bryan and me so today I am honoring him with koinonia.
Koinonia is a Greek word used in the New Testament and is usually translated as fellowship and means the practical expression of God's love toward His people. However I learned from the authors that it is also translated to mean partnership, sharing and even stewardship. Koinonia is where God's love is manifest in real life. The authors describe it as agape love in action and the essence of God's great salvation. I had never referred to it in quite that context. They go on to state that when it is applied to God's relationship with His people it takes on a much greater significance. It means we become partners with God and nothing is withheld in true partnerships. They also state that sharing is the release of everything there is in you to the one with whom you are sharing. This is why I am honoring my husband with Koinonia.
Learning about koinonia in this context had me thinking about the practical ways I demonstrate love to Bryan and I remembered a fun exchange we used to do when we were dating. We had a contest with each other to see who could come up with the best dates. For a few months we alternated planning our dates for Saturday night and we rated the evening on a scale of one to ten as it related to fun. I do not remember which of us actually won but I do remember how much fun we had along the way. We each engaged in activities we had never experienced like ice skating, and mountain climbing. Today I am honoring my husband with koinonia and agape love in action by re-implementing our dating challenge. I cannot wait to see what we come up with. Stay tuned to hear more.
Wives of the world how can you honor your husband with koinonia? In what practical ways can you express agape love to your mate? Feel free to tag along with us on our dating challenge and please remember to share your stories with us we would love to hear from you?
Blessings,
Rochelle
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