A Godly Woman: Building and Supporting in Christ #3

 The Godly Wife

Now I know a lot of you are not wives right now, however this is still something that you can learn and take with you into your future marriage, so don't skip thinking this doesn't apply to your life. 

Let's look at Ephesians 5:22 

Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 

Reflection: Submission in marriage is not about weakness, but about mutual respect and love. A godly wife supports and encourages her husband, helping him become the man God has called him to be. Submission is rooted in trust and respect, acknowledging that the husband is called to lead with love and sacrifice. 

Ephesians 5:22 is such a powerful verse to explore when discussing marriage from a biblical perspective.

This verse has been often misunderstood or misrepresented, but it is important to approach it in its full biblical context. When talking about submission in marriage, it is critical to remember that this does not mean inferiority or oppression but a voluntary, God-honoring choice to support and respect the role of the husband within the framework of a godly partnership.

In the Verse Ephesians 5:25 it says: Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

Paul sets up a parallel for how husbands are to love their wives. This is a profound comparison, showing that husband's leadership is to be based on a sacrificial love and care. In the same way that Christ's relationship with the church is built on love, husbands are called to lead with a love that is sacrificial, gentle and nurturing. 

So, we have mutual submission, sacrificial love, trust and respect, a Godly partnership and the role of love in submission. 

In a godly marriage, both husband and wife are called to serve each other, to support one another, and to reflect Christ’s love in their actions. Submission is not about domination or inequality but about partnership. A wife’s submission is a sign of respect, trust, and love, and a husband’s leadership is a reflection of Christ’s sacrificial love for the church. Together, they form a union that honors God, demonstrating a beautiful reflection of His love and grace.

*Reminder always, always be in prayer for your spouse. Whether good times or not be in prayer for God's direction in their life as well as yours.**

Any questions don't hesitate to ask.