Before we got married we were blessed to take a class offered thru our church called “Life for Marriage”. It taught just what the name says. How to give life to your marriage. One of the main points was to treat your spouse like you would treat Jesus. On the same token being like Jesus to your spouse was equally important. These have been important lessons that we try to implement in our marriage. But everyone needs a reminder every now and then…
“Jesus has set an example for us to follow. And, the first place he wants us to put this into place is in our marriage. The Bible very specifically compares Christ’s relationship with the church directly to the relationship between husband and wife. And as we examine the characteristics of Jesus, we discover exactly what we must do so our spouse will see Christ in us.
It’s not just about being unselfish. If you really want your spouse to see Jesus in you, you have to genuinely put into practice an attitude of becoming more like Christ in everything you do. This is not a simple, one-time event; it is an everyday struggle. It’s not easy to act like Jesus in every situation. In fact, it’s notably difficult. We live in a world where it’s much easier to do what feels good or take the easy way out. But, becoming more like Jesus involves sacrificial love; it takes a servant’s heart; it means forgiving when it’s not easy to forgive; and it takes a concerted effort toward humility and self-forgetfulness!”
Check out the full article via Does Your Spouse See Jesus in You? – Focus on the Family.
