Marriage is...Perseverance
and Endurance
Perseverance and
endurance are essential elements of Yeshua’s relationship to His betrothed here
on the earth. Yeshua demonstrated His endurance and perseverance in the face of
mockers and attackers. He chose to stand in the face of the attacks for the sake
of His bride. Because He did not want for the shame of sin to dishonor His bride
on the day of the wedding, He endured the attacks and the crucifixion for the
sake of His bride-to-be and the family He would have into eternity.
The Lord knows the
trials that will befall anyone who engages in the covenant of marriage. However,
the Lord has promised that He will be the one to help you in this commitment if
you call on His name and trust in His counsel, not mans.
Adonai has been dealing
with the powers of darkness as they have tried to tear his betrothed away from
Him since the beginning. He will understand the temptations and the
miscommunications and the hurts that feel as if they will destroy the marriage.
They worshipped the dragon,
because he had given his authority to the beast; and they worshipped the beast,
saying, "Who is like the beast? Who can fight against it?" It was given a mouth
speaking arrogant blasphemies; and it was given authority to act for forty-two
months. So it opened its mouth in blasphemies against God to insult his name and
his Sh'khinah, and those living in heaven; it was allowed to make war on
God's holy people and to defeat them; and it was given authority over every
tribe, people, language and nation. Everyone living on earth will worship it
except those whose names are written in the Book of Life belonging to the
Lamb slaughtered before the world was founded. Those who have ears, let them
hear! "If anyone is meant for captivity, into captivity he goes! If anyone is to
be killed with the sword, with the sword he is to be killed!" This is when
God's holy people must persevere and trust!
Revelation 13:4:10
Endure
עמד
‛âmad
to stand, remain,
endure, take one’s stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand,
present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of,
to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease,
to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast, hold
one’s ground, to stand upright, remain
standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright, to arise, appear, come on the
scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against,
to stand with, take one’s stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid,
to station, to set, to cause to stand firm, maintain,
to present (one)
before (king)
There is a great
beauty and power that is revealed when we observe a lighthouse standing and
shining in the rage of a terrible hurricane. Man has historically had an
attraction and love of these structures because of the strength and security
they represent. Not only do they shelter the keeper of the lighthouse, but the
light also provides a vital service to the ships and their passengers during
their travels.
A marriage grounded
in Gods ways and in the Word will act as a beacon of light and a safety place in
a storm to the couple, their family, and the community all around them.
Marriages that endure will grow in strength. Solid marriages are designed by the
Lord to be the foundation of a Godly society.
Endurance,
in Hebrew, connotes this type of standing firm. Endurance is standing still,
when the enemy wants you to panic and retreat, or get angry and attack in a
rage.
Moshe's father-in-law said to
him, "What you are doing isn't good. You will certainly wear yourself out — and
not only yourself, but these people here with you as well. It's too much for you
— you can't do it alone, by yourself. So listen now to what I have to
say.
I will give you some advice, and
God will be with you. You should represent the people before God, and you should
bring their cases to God. You should also teach them the laws and the teachings,
and show them how to live their lives and what work they should do. But you
should choose from among all the people competent men who are God-fearing,
honest and incorruptible to be their leaders, in charge of thousands, hundreds,
fifties and tens. Normally, they will settle the people's disputes. They should
bring you the difficult cases; but ordinary matters they should decide
themselves. In this way, they will make it easier for you and share the load
with you. If you do this — and God is directing you to do it — you will be
able to endure; and all these people too will arrive at their destination
peacefully." Moshe paid attention to his father-in-law's counsel and did
everything he said.
Exodus 18:17-24
Yeshua is the eternal bridegroom and we are His bride. All marriages are
expected to carry this message to the world
In the Word, The concept of endurance centers on the Name of the Lord. It is He
who will endure forever. We are not designed to endure forever. That is the
miracle of salvation. That we, who are transient and made of dust, can, by the
power of The Blood of Yeshua, endure forever with Him.
My days decline like an evening
shadow; I am drying up like grass. But you, Adonai, are enthroned forever;
your renown will endure through all generations
Psalm 102:11-12
But now, Adonai, you are our
father; we are the clay, you are our potter; and we are all the work of
your hands. Do not be so very angry, Adonai! Don't remember crime
forever. Look, please, we are all your people. Your holy cities have become a
desert, Tziyon a desert, Yerushalayim a ruin. Our holy, beautiful house,
where our ancestors used to praise you, has been burned to the ground; all
we cherished has been ruined. Adonai, after all this, will you still hold back?
Will you still stay silent and punish us past endurance?
Isaiah 64:8-12
"Look! I am sending my messenger
to clear the way before me; and the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come
to his temple. Yes, the messenger of the covenant, in whom you
take such delight — look! Here he comes," says Adonai-Tzva'ot. But who
can endure the day when he comes?
Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner's fire, like the
soapmaker's lye.
He will sit, testing and
purifying the silver; he will purify the sons of Levi, refining them like gold
and silver, so that they can bring offerings to Adonai uprightly. Then the
offering of Y'hudah and Yerushalayim will be pleasing to Adonai, as it was in
the days of old, as in years gone by. "Then I will approach you for judgment;
and I will be quick to witness against sorcerers, adulterers and perjurers;
against those who take advantage of wage-earners, widows and orphans; against
those who
rob the foreigner of his rights
and don't fear me," says Adonai-Tzva'ot.
"But because I, Adonai, do
not change, you sons of Ya`akov will not be destroyed.
Malachi3:1-6
There is no marriage that
is free of troubles. The couple who keeps Adonai in the center of their marriage
will blaze His light in the midst of every storm.
QUESTIONS
CLASS 14: PERSEVERANCE & ENDURANCE:
PART 2
• The Lord knows the trials that will befall
anyone who engages in the covenant of marriage.
o List three methods the adversary has used
to break the Israelites from their covenant with YHVH.
o List three methods used by the adversary
to break apart marriages.
o List 3 tools or supplies that YHVH’s
people can use to fight against the adversary’s intentions.
o When we see the high number of divorces
and broken families today, how can we explain the astonishing success of the
adversary in this present time…especially when believers are supposed to be
prepared, equipped, and strong?
CLASE 14:
PERSEVERANCIA Y RESISTENCIA: PARTE 2
• El Señor conoce las
pruebas que caerán sobre cualquier persona que se involucra en el pacto del
matrimonio.
1. Enumere tres métodos que
el adversario ha utilizado para arrancar a los israelitas de su pacto con YHVH.
2. Enumere tres métodos
utilizados por el adversario para romper matrimonios.
3. Enumere 3 herramientas o
insumos que el pueblo de YHVH pueden utilizar para luchar contra las intenciones
del adversario.
4. Cuando vemos el elevado
número de divorcios y familias desintegradas hoy en día, ¿cómo podemos explicar
el sorprendente éxito del adversario en este tiempo ... sobre todo cuando se
supone que los creyentes están preparados, equipados y fuertes?
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