A WORD IN SEASON TO THE WEARY

March 7🌷🌷

”…. be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (Rom. 12:2)

Those who are going to get married must make sure of God’s perfect will about their union. They should not be governed by outward appearance, physical attraction, earthly possessions or wordly qualifications. Most people have entirely a wrong conception of married life. Some depend upon beauty, riches and education for happiness. That is why they are disappointed in the end. It is very necessary for those who are going to get married to wait upon the Lord sufficiently in prayer and give Him enough time to make His will perfectly clear and have full evidence of that perfect will. God’s Word says, “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is” (Eph. 5:17), “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (Rom. 12:2). It is by knowing and doing God’s will that we enjoy His favour. In Matt. 12:50 the Lord said, “For whosoever shall do the will of my father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother”. The life of the Lord Jesus Christ flows like a river in those who are born again. Those who are not born again do not have eternal life and they can never find God’s will. That is why before we solemnize any marriage, we question those who are going to be united, whether they are born again, whether their sins are forgiven and whether they have received the gift of eternal life. The bridegroom and the bride have to pray much individually, and find out the Lord’s perfect will for their union. No one knows what will happen the next day. Our health may fail or our circumstances may change. We do not know how long we will live. Only God knows the end from the beginning. That is why we must know God’s perfect will for our lives. In Psa. 143:10 the Psalmist says, “Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness”. Those who are joined together must be able to say truthfully and sincerely, “This person is chosen for me by my Lord, according to His will”. Before they think of gold, silver, job or clothes, they must find God’s will.