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TMeeks -> RE: non christian husband (7/3/2008 10:49:02 PM)
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The problem all of us have is that we focus on the wrong 'enemy'. [;)]
Going back to John 10:10, we find a very interesting construction. Notice that the ONLY reason the thief has for interacting with any human being is to steal and kill and destroy. That's it. Nothing else. So, if he finds that these goals are being thwarted he does what any goal oriented being would do, he ratchets up his efforts. Otherwise, he loses completely.
Notice the escalation. First, he begins to steal from us. And, that began in the Garden when he stole eternal life from every single human being through Adam's sin. It took Jesus' death to buy us back. Next he wants to kill. He wants to kill relationships and bodies. But, his ultimate goal is to completely destroy God's creation. It's one thing to die. But, it's quite another to be eternally destroyed with no hope of life, let alone abundant life.
When we begin to do things that threaten his goals in our lives and the lives of those we love, we can expect a whirlwind of frantic activity. But, remember, Satan's power is localized. It's confined to here on earth. But, the vastness of the universe is God's alone and not shared with anyone that has not been given life by him. And, that dominion is INFINITELY bigger than this tiny little planet.
A tornado, generally, is very small... maybe just a few feet or hundreds of feet across when it touches down. But, for those in it's path it seems like the whole world is coming apart. In reality, infinitely more space on the earth is at peace than that small plot of ground where the twister is doing its damage. And, the universe and eternity is like that. Satan's power seems so great because we are at the point of 'touchdown'. But, in reality, his dominion and power are so lame and puny compared to the cosmos in the dominion of God.
If we keep this perspective, then we will pity and pray for those that ridicule our desire to serve that magnificent God of all creation and simply let the words slide off us and onto the floor. Please don't be hurt by your husband's remarks. He's simply being pounded by the thief and in turn pounds you. But, if you truly turn your eyes on Jesus Christ and desire to know him more and more each day AND BE A BLESSING TO YOUR HUSBAND in everything, then God, I believe will honor that in time and begin showing your husband that something is being stolen from him while you are more and more experiencing the full, rich, abundant life in Jesus Christ. You God is greater than his. Let your God work in your life and leave the rest up to God.
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ORIGINAL: Guylar
Thank you that is very insightful. The difficult times are when he makes snide remarks concerning how I am following what Jesus wants me to do or more often, what not to do. An example is I am trying/needing to find ways to cut some of our bills down and I suggested checking into a cheaper internet company. He is a whiz on computer stuff and knows how to "tap into" neigbors unsecured internet. He doesn't do anything to their system or look into their things but is able to connect through their wireless network. I said it is stealing and we are not going to do that. He said it's free, out in space. I said but the people you are using the wireless network from our paying for it and we would not be. Still stealing. He said I need to "get off of this doing everything the right way". I was told when I was attending the church I was baptized in ( at a women's bible study group) that when God is working in someone (i.e. husband) that it is sometimes worse before it gets better cuz Satan hates it. I really believe this from my personal experience. This time I am not letting him make me do things I feel are wrong or stop doing things I feel are right (attend church, listen to christian music etc.). It's funny he even made the remark one time he liked me better when I was watch my Joyce Meyer and stuff than when I wasn't. He doesn't want me drinking but he doesn't want me boring and he thinks the "Christian Stuff" is boring. I bough a copy of "The power of a praying wife" and read the prayers - at least one - every night. Thanks again and sorry I rambled.
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