DRAW WATERS FROM YOUR WELL

Read Proverbs 5:1-23

MEMORISE: Drink water from your own cistern and running water from your own well (Proverbs 5:15)

EXPOSITION

Water quenches thirst, Water cools the body. Water normalises body temperature. Water also regulates the salt level in the body system. Every living thing desires and actually needs water. There could also be other thirst, such as sexual urges in us as biological beings. God has made provision for this, when He allowed us to get married to the opposite sex. He instituted this with the bringing together of Adam and Eve. Every married man and woman are expected to enjoy their marital relationship, especially, in the area of pure sexual relationship. How is your sexual life with your spouse? Is it trade by barter, or freely, out of love for each other?

The day you married each other, you promised yourselves, before God and those present, godly honour, through your bodies. Are you keeping this covenant today? Why do you deny your spouse godly sex while going out to give it to ungodly men and women. Have you forgotten the judgement of God upon such acts (Heb. 13:4; Rev. 21:8)? Have you forgotten the prevalence of STDs and other terrible physical, biological and spiritual implications/consequences (1 Cor. 6:18-20)? Christians are expected to be faithful to one another in their marriages and homes. If you destroy your husband or wife through sexual denial and punishment, God will judge you accordingly. There should be no room for immoral men and women in your life and home. Be reconciled to your spouse on this crucial issue. Forgive each other where there are offences, and honour God in your sexual relationship, henceforth.

The Lord warns us that immortality takes away honour, long life, wealth, fruits of labour, causing weeping and tears, consumes bodies, to mention but few. When you are thirsty for sex, go to your lawful husband and wife, and enjoy yourselves in the Lord. Read Proverbs 5:15-20 and see the blessings in it. Godly sexual relationship leads to godly homes and families, and ultimately, the must-sought-after marriage to the Lamb of God.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, forgive me all the sexual punishments I have inflicted on my spouse, in Jesus' name.

2. Today, I renew my covenant vow with my spouse (where possible, hold hands with your spouse, praying).

3. Father, restore every Christian home that has been divided by sexual discords.

EXTRA READING: Numbers 25 - 26 & John 4

Remain blessed!