Men - how to encourage your wives
Written by Pastor Joshua Lee Monday, 05 October 2009 20:52
Dear Men and their lovely wives,
First - to the men.
Men, you have heard that it was said, behind every great men, there is an even greater women (that means your wife). Or if we delete the word great because some of us are more humble than others, then it would read, behind every men, there is still a better women (this also means your wife). Hmmmm, no matter how we slice it, in order for the man to be well, God has placed a better woman there to support, to help, which is why she is called a Helper.
Second - also to the men.
Dear men, did you know you can truly encourage and bless your wives, the very people that pray for you, cook for you, clean after you, compliment your good look though you know you are not that handsome, thank you for the little support you occasionally offer, and most of all, out of love and obedience to our God, they support and help you? Dear men, did you know you can truly bless these very saints God has placed in your life? How, you ask? Twofold. First, by telling them, you will come home early on Weds and totally take care of the children, so she does not have to worry at all, period. She can be worry-free. Second, by encouraging her "Go to the QT study with Pastor Joshua, it will be one of the best decision we can make for our family." Because if she is blessed, then your whole family will also get a taste of His goodness, because His goodness always spills over to those around us. So, men, bless your wives. Free them and encourage them to navigate their way to the mountaintop of Milpitas, to join the chorus of angelic ladies, singing, studying and sharing His powerful and living Word.
Third - to the ladies.
In Nov and Dec, on Weds, from 7:30-9pm, set your navigation system to 394 Terra Mesa Way, Milpitas, CA. 95035. Come early. Come promptly. Never be late, except for an exception. As you know, your husbands can help and encourage, but you must open up your heart, you must hunger and thirst after our Lord and His word. You must decide to make the best decision for your spiritual wellness. As God has placed your husband to be the head of your family, then I would say that God has placed the wives to be the backbone of the family, for without you, we don't stand. So, dear ladies, stand well with Jesus. Not only your health, but your family's wellness is also at stake. (I can already hear you ladies starting your car, eager to come. But until Nov, will you be so kind as to send your husbands to our place....)
May we always learn to delight our God through our decisions and encouragements.
Pastor Joshua