Ministering: Pastor Mrs Faith Oyedepo
Heb 13:4 “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
Marriage is a glorious institution ordained by God for the benefit of the redeemed. Marriage is a wonderful institution ordained by God for man. Satan’s key mission seems to be to target marriages. God has a glorious marital destiny for you and Marriage is honourable.
Prov 18:22 “Who so findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.”
Deut 32:30 “How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the Lord had shut them up?”
God has instituted marriage for your earthly dominion. We have a responsibility to secure our glorious marital destiny. The word secure among other things means to free something from the risk of loss or damage or attack. Securing in this context means to free something from the risk of loss, danger or attack. You are a major player in realizing your glorious marital destiny. Means of securing your glorious marital destiny.
How do I secure my Marital Destiny?
- Locate God’s Plan and Purpose for your Life.
Prov 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.”
Jer 1:5 “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.”
If you haven’t found out your destination in life, it will be difficult to carry another person along. Where are you going? What is your assignment in life? Your marital quest should begin with pursuing God’s plan and purpose for your life.
Gen 2:15 “And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.”
Until the question of destination is answered, slow down. Marriage requires an alignment of the vision of both husband and wife.
As a young lady, you have no business in a relationship with any man who doesn’t know where he is going.
Two cannot become one if there are two different directions & foundations. Marriage is not about material things, it’s about locating your destiny.
Until the question “Where’s your destination?” has been answered, slow down! If you have not asked yourself where the goal post is, you must slow down. - Go for Knowledge.
Hosea 4:6 “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.”
The Bible refers to Knowledge as the key to the Kingdom of God.
Matt 16:19 “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
Divorce is costly and it’s a violation of God’s covenant. Don’t go into marriage under pressure.
Knowledge is expertise and skill acquired through education, training and experience. Knowledge is critical to the success of any given venture including marriage. Lack of adequate knowledge is one of the causes of the high rate of divorces the world faces today.
John 8:32 “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
Divorce is very costly. Divorce is a violation of the coveneant of marriage to which God himself is a witness. Marriage is not a sprint, it’s a marathon.
Don’t let anyone rush you into marriage.
Don’t go into marriage under pressure or else you would be pressed out.
Seek counsel before going into a relationship, don’t go onto a relationship secretively. Receive counsel from other.
A woman that marries without consultation will run away without consultation.
Go for counsel so your marital destiny is not cancelled! - Engage in Prayers.
Read about marriage. Read relevant books from people who had success in marriage. Commit your marital journey to God in Prayers.
When you pray, pray with an open heart.
Gen 24:12 “And he said O Lord God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham.”
Align with God’s plan via Prayers. Ask in Faith not Fear. Pray for others who are also believing God for Marital Breakthrough.
Job 42:10 “And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.” - Be Active in Kingdom Service.
Matt 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Serving God with focus is the surest way to securing your marital destiny. Serve God with Focus, don’t serve God in different units shopping around for a spouse.
Luke 2:5-7 “To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”
Gen 24:12 “And he said O Lord God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham. Many couples found each other via service.” - Maintain Godly Standards.
Col 3:2 “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”
Don’t compromise your faith because of marriage. You can’t secure a glorious marital in an ungodly setting. Keep yourself pure.
Heb 13:4 “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
Dating is not just holding hands but holding hearts. Marry only Christians.
Set Boundaries about your life. Those who live life without boundaries end up in bondage.
When you are to say no don’t start saying ‘eh eh’, tell that person to say ‘STOP’.
Define the no-go area’s. Take a stand, anyone that doesn’t res[ect your boundaries will not respect you.
Dress appropriately. Don’t dress like a Grand Mother when you are believing God for a spouse!
Dress appropriately. Young ladies don’t dress like a Grand Mother when you are in your prime.
Young men trim your beards so that the lady can see your face.
Be neat, simple, smart and gentle.
Don’t be rude, proud or arrogant. - Be Joyful.
The Joy of the Lord radiating in you makes you attractive.
If you look like a Grand Father when you are still single when you are 70 what will you wear?
If you wear a long face, you are prolonging your waiting period.
Your glorious marital destiny shall not be lost. Amen!!
Prophetic Declaration
You shall begin to enjoy dominion in your marriage!
Your testimony shall be greater!
If you come to this service with depression , you are not return back with it!
Whatever the devil has stolen from you God will restore it seven fold!
Before the end of the convention God will supernaturally connect you!
JESUS IS LORD!!!
