Today's Word of Blessing

ABIDE IN GODStella Dhinakaran

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.    (John 10:10)

Dearly beloved, the Bible says, “A cord of three strands is not quickly broken” (Ecclesiastes 4:12). Accordingly, a husband and wife should be united with God. Only then they can lead a joyous married life.

These days, we see many couples leading separated lives due to various problems. Is there a way for them to receive God’s blessings? The Lord is not pleased with couples who are living separately. Such things are earthly, unspiritual and they are from the devil (James 3:15).

Since both my husband and I accepted Lord Jesus Christ as our personal Saviour, we could lead a happy married life from the very beginning. We lived happily for 48 years with one accord filled with the presence of God. The divine peace granted by God filled our family life.

The Bible says, “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (I Peter 5:8).

Today, many couples have fallen prey to the deception of the devil and they are living in darkness. It is the main reason for couples being separated. But it is God’s desire to change this situation and to fill such of them with His peace and joy. He wants them to be united and have oneness of mind. Only those couples who would like to lead such godly lives will receive God’s abundant blessings.

The Bible exhorts, “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33). As mentioned in the above Scripture verse, the husband and wife must give first place to the Lord. Then the Lord will be pleased with them, and He will bless their home with His presence so that it will become easier for the couple to love and respect each other.

Lord Jesus said, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). He will grant a life full of divine joy and peace to those who abide in Him.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

You came to the world to give us abundant life. I give You the first place in my life. Come and dwell in my home. Bless my family. Help us to live in harmony. Enable us to love and respect one another. Grant us a life full of divine joy and peace.

I ask this through Christ our Lord

Amen.