November 14                                 Ps 133 - 137

IS THIS MY CALL?

MEMORISE: 'For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, One after this manner, and another after that.' (1 Cor 7:7)
READ: 1 Corinthians 7:6-9

Not everyone will be married. Marriage is beautiful but strictly speaking, the one who does not marry does better than the one who marries. Most of those God used mightily in scripture never married. They include Elijah, Elisha, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jesus, Stephen and Paul. Personally, I am happily married and enjoying marriage because my wife has been of tremendous help to me. In fact, I always miss her whenever I am away from home.

1 Corinthians 7:34 says that while the married mind the things of their spouse, the unmarried focus on pleasing God. I believe that when we get to heaven, the unmarried might score higher marks than the married. So the first thing you should settle is whether God wants you to marry or not. If God tells you 'No,' then ask him to empower you to settle down and begin serious work for him. But, you might say, did God not ask us to increase and multiply? True. But do all who marry have children?

There is a particular sister who is trusting God for children. We have prayed fervently for her but until today, she has no children. But she had led several souls to the Lord and become spiritually fruitful. Some of her converts have become pastors. You may be surprised to discover that in heaven, some women who were barren have more children than those who produced children while on earth.

Matthew 19:12, tells of classes of eunuch is somebody who cannot marry. There are some people who for the sake of the work of God have refused to marry. There is a sister about 70 years of age, who is single and has never married. God has used her to bless so many people. Instead of being busy caring for her husband and children, she chose to be busy praying. This is a greater level of consecration. People may say she is still single because no man came her way. Let them say what they like. What's important is what God is saying. And in heaven, the difference will be obvious. Have you found out if you are thus called?

ACTION POINT
Pray for the single brothers and sisters in the church that God would guide them In the choice of a marriage partner (Mention specific names).