Sunday, 23rd July, 2023
Bible Reading: Genesis 34: 1-2
Memory Verse: Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:16 (NKJV)
He took you to an exquisite restaurant. He “spoilt” you with pizza, tasty fried chicken, champagne, etc. You went out on a date with him another day. He took you to the best boutique in town. He spent on you as if his father owns the keys to the Central Bank. You were flattered. On your bed at night you couldn’t sleep. You kept reminiscing. Your kept gushing. Your pillow was filled with ‘tears of joy’. Now, in your fantasy you were thinking of him taking you to the altar. Your wedding day! Sister, who hath bewitched you? You are lost in mirage.
You mean you went on a date with a man you hardly know? Hey, hear me: No carnal man will invest in you without having an ulterior motive. Haven’t you heard of people who suddenly disappeared into the thin air. To make matters worse, you are thinking about marriage. What a weird imagination! The number one step to a successful union is, “WHAT IS GOD SAYING?”. The man is good does not mean he is for you. The woman is virtuous does not mean she is for you. Marriage is an institution carefully founded by God Himself. On the other hand as said by Pastor Victor Olukoju, “If he has not proposed, don’t assume he’s your future husband! If you have proposed, and she has not said YES, don’t assume she’s your future wife. Save yourself from heartbreak and sleepless night.”
Perhaps many times than ever, those who suffer from heartbreaks were the same people who voluntarily offered their hearts to be chopped off in the abattoir called ‘lust’. They neglected the red flags. Another costly assumption is spiritual sisters who think they can convert their unbelieving suitors after marriage. That’s an error, dear sister. No man truly converts except Jesus. Mind you, why should Jesus lead you to a man who doesn’t know Him? In this kingdom, like charges attract, and unlike charges repel. It is birds of a feather that flock together.
Be sincere with yourself, beloved. It is either you are desperate to have a man either by hook or by crook, or on the other hand, you are covetous. You are playing with strange fire that will burn you throughout your marital life if you don’t desist right away. A broken relationship not founded by God is better than a broken marriage. Will someone hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church?
Quote: In the University of marriage, ignorance is not an excuse. Look before you leap.
Prophetic Decree: Receive your deliverance from evil soul tie, in Jesus name.
Prayer Focus
1. Lord, come what may, I will not be a victim of a wrong marriage, in Jesus name.
2. I stand by the authority of a parent, and I cut off my male children from Delilahs, in Jesus name.
3. I stand by the authority of a parent, and I cut off my female children from men like Shechem (Genesis 34), in Jesus name.
4. My Samson shall not see anything good in a Delilah in Jesus name.
5. My Dinah shall not see anything good in a Shechem, in Jesus name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Isaiah 31-34