Fortifying Your Family

As we dig deeper into our study on sexuality, we encounter Apostle Paul's insightful responses to the Corinthian believers, who often relied on slogans to rationalize their sexual immorality. His teachings provide a clear biblical framework for understanding how to flee from sexual temptation, emphasizing the importance of glorifying God in our sexuality.

It is vital as believers that we recognize that every aspect of our lives—including our sexuality—should reflect the glory of God. In Part 1, we explore how the apostle Paul, in his letters to the Corinthians, addressed individuals who were justifying their sexual immorality, urging them to align their actions with God’s divine purpose – His Glory.

In Part 1, we discovered that a husband’s leadership should mirror the headship of Jesus Christ and His relationship with the church. This profound connection is rooted in the first expression of love: covenant love (Eph. 5:25). It is a love that is steadfast, unwavering, and committed just as Christ's love for us. As we look forward to Part 2, we are excited to delve into the remaining three expressions of love that every husband is called to embody in lovingly leading his wife.

In a world where manhood has been emasculated, Christian husbands face the daunting task of navigating their roles and responsibilities in marriage with confidence and grace; so what does this look like? How specifically does a husband lovingly lead his wife? How can a husband move forward and cleanse his marriage of the toxicity of neglect and poor choices from his past? What does he need to do to ensure that his marriage will thrive in this world of confusion?

In part 2 of our narrative, we witness an incredible testament to the power of a godly wife through Abigail's response to her husband's folly. When faced with the impending wrath of David, who was ready to unleash destruction upon her family due to her husband’s foolish actions, Abigail stepped up with remarkable wisdom and faith.

It is undeniably heart-wrenching to confront the reality of being married to a partner who may exhibit foolishness in their actions or decisions. This emotional turmoil can lead to feelings of frustration, disappointment, and loneliness. The biblical account of Nabal and Abigail provides a poignant illustration of how to navigate challenging marital dynamics when one spouse is living like a fool.

In part 1, we learned how Nehemiah was moved to action by the news of the affliction of Israel and the broken walls of Jerusalem. In part 2, we see how he put his concern, humility, and courage into action by devising an ingenious plan to rebuild the walls through the families that remained. Nehemiah's approach was both practical and spiritual, blending biblical principles with practical guidance.

The Nightly News is increasingly alarming and even disgusting. The trends of society and culture threaten family life as we know it. How is a Christian to respond or should we just ignore the turmoil and hope for the best? Should we complain? Should we depend on politicians? Should we depend on church leadership? What can one ordinary layman do to make a difference for the future of his family and nation?

In the turbulent waters of life, families often find themselves navigating through unexpected changes that can shake the very foundation of their relationships. One thing is constant in every family – CHANGE! Whether it’s marriage, children, financial, or health, what we do and where we go to get help and hope when change occurs is crucial to the survival of our families. In Part 2, we discover the path of faith that God provides during these times of uncertainty and devastation.

Unexpected Trials will invade every family. That’s life.  How we live during times of ease and blessing can fortify our family to face rather than fear the unexpected.  Part one describes the foundational fortification to be practiced during those times of ease. When calamity strikes, this foundation holds our splintering emotions together to wait expectantly  on the God who controls all things.