Pastor Faith Oyedepo: Monday June 22, 2015 Daily Devotional – The Safest way

Topic: The Safest Way [Monday June 22, 2015]

“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”-Ephesians 5:25

It is not a surprise that God gave the responsibility of love to the man. The man is the head of the home, and so should have the greater responsibility; the same kind that Christ himself had—the responsibility to love, which is above everything else (1 Corinthians 13: 13). More so, the Bible says to whom much is given (in terms of strength, wisdom, wealth, possessions), much more is expected of him.

However, for every commandment of Scripture, the grace to keep to it diligently has also been made available. So, it is very possible for a man to love his wife as Christ loves His church. Christ’s love for the Church is unconditional; it does not need situations or circumstance to determine whether or not it should function.

Jesus’ love is not egocentric; therefore, it is not boastful, proud or selfish. In fact, love compelled Him to desire greater works for His church, more than He Himself could do while on this earth (John 14:12). Likewise, husbands need not feel threatened by the success or earnings of their wife; they should support and encourage them to always achieve the best.

Love is shown in your humility. It does not mean that you are weak or less the man that you are, if humble. Humility gives you more respect and increases your barns. Often times, men initiate the actions in the home through their character. They either show love or hate, and their wife almost so naturally follow suit. So, if you want your marriage to be filled with love and excitement, you must initiate the action of true and sincere love, the Jesus kind of love. Then, your wife and family will naturally flow in it. Remember, your love breeds her submission.

Remain Blessed!

Pastor Faith Abiola Oyedepo is the wife of Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide a.k.a. Winners’ Chapel, and Senior Pastor of Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, Nigeria.

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