“Knowing this that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin” (Romans 6:6).
As a newly married couple adjusts to each other’s way of doing things, they find there are things they must leave behind. Our writer states, “Ideas and philosophy of the single life must be put away as the married couple work on thinking and doing everything as a couple.” It takes work and patience for couples to leave the old at the wedding altar to make each day of their married life new and exciting.
We, as Christians, must crucify the “old man” (our sinful nature) and rise to new life in Christ. This, too, takes work and patience, because we don’t change overnight. It’s like the example of the caterpillar and butterfly. Nail it down. Don’t allow the old to control your future. God wants to make something beautiful of your life. That includes wedded bliss as well as a place at His table at the marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:9).
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Shirley Jackson and Tracy Payne are involved in pre-convention meetings today through Thursday in Oklahoma City. Cover them with your prayers. Remember also those in that region who are suffering from the destructive paths of yesterday’s tornadoes.
