Missionary Carol Hall, Japan
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MARRIAGE
TAKES THREE
We are discussing marriage, so
I thought you wouldn’t mind for me to use another of my paintings.
Explanation of painting:
The bride & groom here represent any married
couple, new or old. Notice: JESUS IS IN THE CENTER……....HE IS IN BETWEEN the
husband & wife.
As I was planning this painting, I
pictured a bride and groom STANDING with Jesus in the center….but the bride’s full dress
would always cover Jesus feet! Finally, the Lord
showed me that the couple needed to be WALKING! The composition problem was solved as the
bride’s dress was swept backward. AND…the spiritual truth was shown as
well!
When we’re with JESUS we will always be GOING SOMEWHERE, towards
something higher and better. Not just standing still!
(like religion
does)
The
other lesson in this painting is this:
MANY Christian marriages end up in DIVORCE these days….How can this be?
Isn’t Jesus in their marriage? They go to church, pray, read the Bible, try
to do right……SURELY JESUS IS IN THEIR MARRIAGE.
The truth is: He is in the marriage but: HE MUST BE IN THE CENTER. Many couples, when
they are having an argument or disagreement, just ask Jesus to go into the other room for
awhile! So, He’s THERE, but NOT in the
middle. Can you see this concept along
with me? When you take Jesus out of the CENTER,,
there is SOMEBODY else who takes His place!
Guess who? (hint: He causes you to look down & feel angry
& revengeful)
IF Christ (the anointed One) is in the CENTER, the
wife must look at her husband, THRU JESUS cause He Is
between you.
When a husband looks at his wife, he must look
THRU JESUS
To see her
from God’s viewpoint.
1. Suddenly.(.or gradually) ….all the
anger towards that partner….All the criticism the
complaining…bitterness….begins to melt, because you see them thru the LOVE, understanding and patience of JESUS…….
2. And
as you see JESUS….His heart fills your spirit, and you
begin to see YOURSELF also! Ouch!
The glory of Jesus reflects your own ugliness and anger and
criticism.
People are always asking for his glory, but with His glory comes a great
REVELATION…& judgement …………….of our own self
righteousness!
We must repent then…….to KEEP HIM in the center of everything.
So, if you are having
trouble in your marriage……… …Ask HIM to step into the center again. Then all the words you speak must pass thru
HIM……
What if your husband or wife is not a
Christian? Can you invite Jesus in the center? YES….
Then, if your partner begins to criticize you, insult you, etc.. etc…Those
hurting, poison words must pass THRU Jesus before
reaching your own heart.The darts will still hurt, but Jesus takes the destroying
poison and fire out! “The Lord will
fight for you and you will hold your peace” Exodus 14:14
Mis-matched? If you know us personally, you will know Gary and I are VASTLY
different! Country Western boy
(Scappoose) married New York City secretary! Even our kids wonder how we lasted! There
were times I had my suitcase packed so I cannot judge you. But The Spirit’s VOICE always caught me &
I could hear Him easily, cause He was close…right
there between us. When I would criticize Gary, the Lord would talk
strongly to me and say things like; “So, you think he’s got a problem?………Go look at yourself in the mirror!” Honest…that’s what the Spirit of God
spoke….and it worked! Now, after 46
yrs. we minister together…sharing our giftings,
and we also minister individually… AND,
we appreciate and love each other so much!
HOWEVER, we still have to keep Jesus in the center every
day…..HE KEEPS OUR LIVES EXCITING!
Blessings in
your marriage,
Carol Hall, Nagoya, Japan
Note: If you are interested in purchasing
a copy of MARRIAGE TAKES THREE,
The Halls’ will be in Washington State this July. You may contact them via
e-mail.
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