The Word
MONDAY MANNA 13 APRIL ‘26
Dr. Daniel O. C. | Apr 13, 2026
“HONOUR THE LORD IN YOUR MARRIAGE”
Saints of God Most High, hear God’s word for you today:
“This is how husbands ought to love their wives — like their own bodies; for the man who loves his wife is loving himself. Why, no one ever hated his own flesh! On the contrary, he feeds it well and takes care of it, just as the Messiah does the Messianic Community” (Ephesians 5:28-29).
Husbands have the obligation of loving and caring for their wives the same way they love and care for their own bodies, for to love your wife is to love your own self.
No one abuses his own body, but pampers it—serving and satisfying its needs. That’s exactly what Christ does for his church!
HONOUR THE LORD IN YOUR MARRIAGE
So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. Another vital ingredient for a happy home is “appreciation”. All of us need praise and commendation one time or another.
The problem with some couples is that they are too spiritual to praise their spouse for the good done or to apologise for the wrong or mistake they made.
“Please”, “thank you”, “I am sorry”, “forgive me” are words that would heal, strengthen and bind not only a broken heart but also family relationships. All human beings thrive on appreciation. Without it, they wither and die within.
There must be respect for each other, thoughtful courtesy and politeness. A little kindness is a good tonic for a family. A word of praise, a small gift, a love note and a little appreciation will enhance the joy and fellowship in the family.
Practise praying together. A family that prays together stays together. Praying together provides opportunities for sharing, communion and fellowship which help to deepen their faith in God.
Marriage is a continual adjustment, no matter what its length and breath are. A happy home is not easy to make. It takes skill, care, consideration and selflessness.
Support and encouragement are more valuable than criticism and condemnation. There must be faithfulness to the marital vows by both partners. The wife will not always be as beautiful as she was on her wedding day, but that is not an excuse for the husband to look elsewhere in his thoughts and actions.
The husband may not be as strong and rich as he was in his younger days, but this is also not an excuse for the wife to look elsewhere in her thoughts and actions.
May the Lord God be glorified in your marriage and home in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!
Somebody shout, “AMEN & AMEN!”
Shalom and good morning.
Dr. Daniel O. C.