“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose
you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served
that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose
land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” (Joshua
24:15 KJV)
What is more important to you? Have you ever asked
yourself about your priorities concerning relationship? Next to God should be
your family circle. Your relationship with your spouse is more important than
any other relationships; it’s next to God. It’s so ironic to know of how many
people would spend most of their time with friends and spend their leftovers to
their family. Build that sweet and close relationship with your wife/husband
and children by spending time with them. If parents would only be at home for
their children; I believe we can keep our children away from drugs, violence
and other crimes. If they see a father/mother figure at home, and they feel the
love they needed at home; I don’t think we would have problems with our
children keeping them away from jail or vices.
A price has to be paid- which would be your
unconditional love, proper and Godly discipline, the breaking of bad habits,
teaching them and leading them to the Lord. You have to pay the price of you (always) being there for them. You
have to support them and encourage them. The two (2) common problems of
husbands to their wives and parents to their children are “Submission and
Obedience.” (Ephesians 5:25) It’s the same problem
that we have in our relationship with Christ as a church. We must be submissive
and obedient to God, His Word and His will. Apostle Paul said; “Be ye therefore
followers of God, as dear children; 2- And walk in love, as Christ also hath
loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for
a sweet smelling savour.” (Ephesians 5:1- 2 KJV)
