February 8 | Daily Devotion | Not Two but One | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenFebruary 7, 202410mWatch on YouTube

CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen Excerpt from the message: Godly Marriages - 1.Godly Husbands, Wives and Parents - Zac Poonen To listen to the complete message click here : https://www.cfcindia.com/sermon/godly-marriages-1godly-husbands-wives-and-parents Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com

Summary

The message emphasizes that marriage unites two people into one flesh, a union that God intends to be permanent. The speaker warns that the devil constantly tries to create separation through small disagreements or misunderstandings. True strength in marriage comes not from blaming a spouse, but from recognizing that the battle is against Satan, and that calling upon the Lord together will allow the relationship to flourish like a watered garden.

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What does Jesus say about marriage?Jesus explains from Matthew that a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, becoming one flesh that no man should separate.

Does God recognize marriages outside the faith?God recognizes marriages conducted in courts, temples, or mosques because marriage was created for human beings generally, not just for Christians.

They are no longer two, but oneGod views a married couple as one entity, meaning even brief periods of refusing to speak to each other due to anger introduce a separation caused by the devil.

Following in Adam's footstepsBlaming your spouse for marital problems mirrors Adam blaming Eve and God, glorifying the devil by acting as though the problem is bigger than God.

Handling misunderstandingsBecause humans are fallen, misunderstandings happen under pressure, but wise couples choose to clarify matters rather than letting resentment fester.

Your battle is with SatanMarital conflict stems from the enemy, so spouses must stop pointing fingers at one another and instead address the real adversary.

A marriage like a watered gardenIsaiah describes a life and marriage that functions like a watered Garden and a spring whose waters never fail.Isaiah 58:11

Stopping the finger-pointingGod answers when people call upon Him and stop pointing fingers at each other, bringing miraculous transformation just as He provided wine at Cana.

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