2.28.10 "God's Way"

"God's Way"

Leviticus 22:17-23:44
Mark 9:30-10:12
Psalm 44:1-8
Proverbs 10:19


In Mark 10, the Pharisees are trying to trap Jesus. They chose the issue of divorce. According to the law given by Moses, there were circumstances that justify divorce. Listen to Jesus' reply

"And why did [Moses] say that? I'll tell you why - it was a concession to your hardhearted wickedness. But it certainly isn't God's way. For from the very first he made man and woman to be joined together permanently in marriage; therefore a man is to leave his father and mother, and he and his wife are united so that they are no longer two, but one. And no man may separate what God has joined together." Mark 10:5-9

There has been a growing sense that divorce is "ok". That it's an option. That it's not a good thing, but it beats staying in a "bad" situation. This is incredibly ungodly.

"... from the very first he made man and woman to be joined together... no man may separate what God has joined together."

Marriage is put together by God. Even when people choose to get married as an act of rebellion, the sacred institution of marriage is covered by God. It is a foundation that is deeper than any of us realize. This is a major target of the enemy. Why does satan want to get at marriage? Believe it or not, it's not because he wants to get at us. It's because he wants to get at God. To destroy a marriage is to destroy the integrity of what God has put together.

Think of the lies Satan puts in the mind of people. "I missed God when I married that one... I'll just try again." "I'll try to make this marriage work as long as she does." There are many more I'd love to share, but you get the idea. These lies plant seeds that reap destruction in so many lives.

What Satan has done to break apart marriages has decimated the future of so many young people today. My wife has mentioned so many times how kids in her class have such a look of despair on their face because mom & dad are "breaking up". They're carrying a weight they should never have to. Why doesn't this upset us more?

As believers we need to put our flag in the ground and claim the marriages as something God has put together. We need this for so many reasons. We need it for our kids. Without the foundation of marriage, the security that children need is gone. We need it as sign to the unbeliever. The healthy marriage is becoming so rare, and so many are so hungry for it. If we make this a priority in the marriage of each believer, it will shine a light that the world so desperately needs. We need it to honor God. He put this together. We need to reclaim it. "Satan, you are not going to get at God through my marriage!"

You know someone who is really struggling in their marriage. They may not have shown it by their actions, or may not have said anything, but there is such a constant barrage from the world that "you deserve more from your marriage!..." it's creating seeds of discontent in many. Be assertive in taking a stand. Make the right kind of "noise" to drown out the lies of the enemy.

Wherever you are at in your life whether it be married or not, acknowledge the priority of the marriage commitment. Make a commitment to honor and uphold this God-ordained institution. Pray for the healing of the marriages around you. Watch for opportunities to influence the thinking of those around you.. Encourage others to know there IS hope! Pray that we experience revival in homes through the prioritization of the Godly marriage.



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P Greg


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