Episode 9 of the Unplugged series. Full list of the topics covered on our website: jaef.foundation/problem-guide-jaef
How does God put marriages together?
The Lord has been teaching me on the subject of marriage. There are a lot of people asking, wondering and praying about their spouses...Marriage is a beautiful desire to have because the Lord created it and there are so many benefits to running and finishing your race when you're in partnership with a significant or should I say "comparable" or "compatible" other.
However when it feels like we haven't met that person and feel like it's our time for this desire of marriage to be fulfilled we can start to panic, worry, stress and be anxious about it. We can all easily succumb to such "feelings" and to be honest I found myself absolutely needing to navigate out of such an emotional dilemma. As I always like to do, I run back to the Father, put it in his hands and asked Him to teach me how to approach the subject of marriage.
And of course, the Loving Father that He is, He did! In parts 1 and 2 I share some new revelations from how God has put marriages together in the past.
And what better place to start than with the first marriage in the history of mankind? In the beginning, after God had given Adam his purpose...
In Gen 2:18 - And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” And as Adam was busy going after the Father's business
In Gen 2:20 - So Adam gave names to all cattle, to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper comparable to him. (You see, Adam didn't even know he needed a wife but the Lord knew!!!)
Now in Gen 2:21-22 And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. 22 Then the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man.
There is so much revelation here, God formed Eve according to Adam's likeness, nature and compatibility and after he was finished forming her, He then turned around and brought her to Adam.
Be about the Father's business (both of you should)
Seek first His purpose and calling for your life - doesn't mean you should be accomplished but be in line (both of you)
The Lord will form your spouse after your nature - they will be comparable to you
Most important last step: Guys; The Lord will bring her to you and Ladies; The Lord will take you to him!When you do things the Lord's way, sometimes you don't even need to pray, He just delivers the thing. Adam didn't pray for Eve, Boaz didn't pray for Ruth and neither did Ruth pray for Boaz and also neither were each actively seeking a partner. I know this takes Faith to approach this delicate issue in this fashion but I have decided to and I want to challenge and encourage you to do the same. WE CAN DO THIS 💪🏾🙏🏾
We are going with the flow of the Spirit. Without any formality, we share what the Spirit deposits in our hearts or what is on our minds haha.
Enjoy this unplugged series and we hope this episode blesses your heart!
The host for this episode is Calvin Kabanda.