June 4 - Matthew 15:8

Jesus said,

‘These people draw near to

Me with their mouth, and

honor Me with their lips,

But their heart is far from Me.”

Matthew 15:8

^NKJV

I want to follow yesterday's devotion with one of my favorite images for marriage -- the triangle.

Imagine a triangle. In one bottom corner is the husband. In the other corner at the base is the wife. Guess who's on top? God!

Now imagine again the triangle. How far apart are husband and wife? (It depends on how big the triangle is, right?)

Now ... watch this: What happen when husband and wife draw near to God? What happens?!! They draw closer and closer to one another!

We have a common focus. We have a common purpose. And ... we have a power!

As we draw closer to God, he gives us his strength, his wisdom, his unconditional love, and his ability to forgive. Could your marriage use any of those?

Are we draw close to God the Holy Spirit, he gives us more love, joy, and peace. More patience, kindness, and forgiveness. Do you need any of these? More faithfulness -- to God and to each other. More gentleness. More self-control.

Climbing the ladder of faith together (that's a triangle isn't it?) builds partnership. It's a glorious journey together. (And it's the only gift that allows us the assurance beyond 'til death do us part!)

Question: What do you need to do to draw closer to God together?

In Christ's Love,

a guy who had to ask

what kind of perfect triangle

had three equal sides

and three equal angles

(equilateral)