It all started with God in the year 2016. When I refused many proposals for Marriage.. God had planned it in a wonderful way, that I finally Married and completed one year of Married life…
I am so thankful to God for such a Wonderful Gift of Life. "Marriage" has many meanings. It was sounding differently with all the expectations and waiting. With all the ups and downs of life, With all the questions and doubts I had on this subject. But it was God who transformed me through his Word.
6 months - From Confusion to Clarity
I failed multiple times in life, might it be Career, life etc. But, God used this broken pieces of my life to glorify his Name.
In the Year 2016 One of our Church Friend in Hosur told about the girl and I was not interested in Marriage at that time and somehow we didn't make any efforts, just made one call and as Chennai was flooded and the girl's place was also affected, they seem to have been in difficult situation. After few months at the time of Christmas we as family went to our hometown and all along these time, My parents, aunt, brother, sister-in-law, Pastor etc everyone told me to get married. But, I was very much confident about not getting married. But "Everything changed after Prayer".
First Impact: As I was also asking God, "God if it is in your will that I should get married, then let it be done". I was searching for materials, seminars or any information about "Marriage".
I just wanted to share a little story that took place on 7th December 2016 Wednesday. My work shift is 7:30 PM to 4:30 AM, but as I had some training I had to login at 5:30 PM, the cab route got changed and was aligned with one of my colleague who is from different faith was with me. It usually takes 1.30 hours to 2 hours to reach office. I had one book called Visual Bible - by Stephen M Miller, I took it out of my bag and started reading it. This friend of mine asked me about the Book, I told him that this book is about the Bible (The book basically contains the summary of each of the Books of the Bible and with visual representation of graphics, maps and photos) So, I turned to a page where there was a picture of Apostle Thomas (I told about the doubting Thomas who was first sent to India to preach the Gospel)
then I told him that, though the picture depicts the doubts that he had, Thomas never touched Jesus after Jesus' resurrection, as the picture portrays, but he confessed and believed. John 20:
Jesus Appears to Thomas
…27Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.” 28Thomasreplied, “My Lord and my God!”
Then we started speaking about the deity of Jesus Christ, for about an hour an half we discussed about the truth claims that Jesus said.
God works miraculously, On 22nd Oct 2016 Saturday I had registered for an event which is about - "God’s Blueprint for Your Marriage" at SAIAC CEO center, but I didn't know the exact location of the venue and somehow I ended up attending another event in the same premises which is "Understanding & Engaging Islam", I was thinking all the time in the seminar as to why I should be attending an event which has no meaning or purpose for me, in fact I wanted to know about "Marriage", but I am now attending a seminar on "how to be a witness to Islam".
I was able to speak more about Jesus to this friend:
1. Because of God's Grace and Mercy that he gave me an opportunity to meet this friend in an unusual way.
2. I was able to learn and know about different faith through seminar that I never planned to attend.
I spoke on few things and I keep on praying that God - The Holy Spirit will minister to him and speak to him the truth entirely.
Few questions my friend asked about was on - God's forgiveness of sins, He kept on saying how can God forgive sins? and only If we confess and believe in Jesus Christ? Why God accept our forgiveness of sins, our faith and receive to his kingdom only when we believe in Jesus Christ.
I told him about the scripture were Jesus tells "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, and then told him that we all have sinned against God and we have Adam's sinful nature, we can't please God by any act or worship until and unless we believe Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior, that he is God, The Messiah, Son of God.
It is not just asking forgiveness of sin, but a true repentance is necessary. Following Jesus - obeying his commands and taking up the cross is necessary. (I told about the consequences of sin) and then said, John 10:10 ...I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
And I quoted few scriptures. He said he knew those scriptures as he studied in a Christian convent school.
So, Then I said about Trinity, as he was asking about where Jesus now is. I had to say about God - The Father and Holy Spirit. To cut short, we spoke about Salvation in Jesus' name, Faith in Jesus, Jesus' deity. The scripture and its reliability, Particularity about Holy Spirit: (Most of the Muslims think and say that Jesus told about Mohamed., but it is about Holy Spirit)
John 14:15-17 (NASB)
15 “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.
16 I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; 17 that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you.
I did say that Jesus told about prophets, Matthew 24:5 For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Messiah,' and will deceive many. When I said this he was shocked.
Finally,I said two things:
1. About the Virgin Birth - confirming that Jesus is the Son of God
2. About the greatest sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Abraham was called as Friend of God, Father of Faith, but God allowed his son to live, But at Calvary God gave his only Son (I took this part from Ravi Zachariah speeches)
Ultimately I shared my own testimony and the Bible Study and asked him if he ever wants to speak to me, that I am always ready and will do any help.
I trust God that he will give me an opportunity to speak with him again, but its God's will that will give me the right word and the Holy Spirit who speaks and convey him the truth.
All Praise and Glory to God, God Alone.
On 18th Feb 17 I attended an event named "Recovering the Biblical vision of Manhood and Womanhood"
In this seminar, I understood that "Marriage", "Family", "Manhood and Womanhood" etc are all God's Plan, none of it is Human's invention. God intended for us to live a life with "Abundance".
After coming from my hometown in 2017 almost 6 months since the first call was made to the girl's family in Chennai, per our relative's compulsion my Mom took the number provided by my relative. When Mom tried to save the number she was surprised to see the same number that we got 6 months before that our Church Friend gave. As I was praying and seeking God's will, this unexpected incidence gave a lot of confidence, God throughout history re-confirmed Promises. To Abraham he told -
Genesis 12:2
I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
Gen 22:17 - I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies,
From I to We…
Once I got the confirmation that this could be God's will, I asked God by Praying and counseling from Godly people.
God’s Plan for Marriage:
Man and Women - Differences that is not to compete, but to compromise.
“Women were created from the rib of man to be beside him, not from his head to top him, nor from his feet to be trampled by him, but from under his arm to be protected by him, near to his heart to be loved by him.”
― Matthew Henry, An Exposition of the Old and New Testament
Struggle in life: How God broke many a problems which were a hindrance to Marriage.
The lasting impression:
Ephesians 5
Wives and Husbands
…24Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. 25Husbands, love your wives, just asChrist loved the church and gave Himself up for her26to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word
The real meaning:
Mark 10:7 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, 8and the twowill become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two,but one flesh. 9Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.”…
That Day: Twists and Turns
First it is to do with the venue, using gmap. Then it was about the shirt, half hand, then two same leg scandel, losing the sherwani... All of these made it so remembering event.
Questions and Doubts:
It is better to doubt like Thomas than to betray like Judas.
Shared with another friend regarding Marriage, Biblical Perspective of life from Genesis.
Lessons from the Books
I, Isaac, Take Thee, Rebekah: Moving from Romance to Lasting Love
Two becoming one.
Rebecca -
Veil shy, respect,
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veiled_Rebecca
God’s Will in Marriage:
Responsibility, Accountability, Promise, Gift,
Not from Cannanite
Isacc quality - The Promised Son, Obeyed.
Christ and Church:
It all started with God, How he perfectly blends nature that brings sweet smelling aroma he made everything perfect and Good. Though we have mis-used and mis-understood him. He never loses hope on us, Transforming our lives, because nothing is impossible for him.
My story of getting married is a miracle. I was for a long years of failure and mis-understanding of the concept of Marriage denied it, using inappropriate verses to compliment my position.
Like this verse from Corinthians.
1 Cor 7:33 But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world--how he can please his wife--
and this one.. From Luke
Luke 14: Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen and I am going to try them out. Please excuse me.’ 20 Still another said, ‘I have married a wife, so I cannot come.’ 21 The servant returned and reported all this to his master.
Though these are examples to say Marriage is not appropriate for those who “Wants to Please God and if Marriage will become an hindrance to Worship and Honor God”. The Bible doesn’t deny anyone getting married, but it just gives us the aspect of where our heart is. Ultimately our Life should be in submission to Christ either we get married or not is only secondary. As to Seek God should be the priority, Seek his kingdom and all the other things will be in place, our hearts should have him first, then family, friends (Other) etc
Mystery of Christ and the Church, The Bridegroom and the Bride:
Adam and Eve were created in the Image of God, they failed to be the perfect example for us. In terms of dis-obedience and choice they made(Self). But, God in his Eternal plan has created this Universe and every aspect of it is executed as per his plan. The Marriage of the Lamb as given in the Revelation is a mysterious picture, Apostle Paul writing to many of the Churches says the Church as the “Bride”, Now. If the Marriage is going to happen per Revelation, how come we have are the Bride of Christ before Marriage? Israel is also said to be the Bride of Christ, so. When God planned in Eternity he was already Married to the Bride and yet there is a Time in Future that we are awaiting his return and to take his Bride(Church) with him. So, we can clearly see “Marriage” in itself is an Idea of God.
I am so thankful to God for such a Wonderful Gift of Life. "Marriage" has many meanings. It was sounding differently with all the expectations and waiting. With all the ups and downs of life, With all the questions and doubts I had on this subject. But it was God who transformed me through his Word.
6 months - From Confusion to Clarity
I failed multiple times in life, might it be Career, life etc. But, God used this broken pieces of my life to glorify his Name.
First Impact: As I was also asking God, "God if it is in your will that I should get married, then let it be done". I was searching for materials, seminars or any information about "Marriage".
I just wanted to share a little story that took place on 7th December 2016 Wednesday. My work shift is 7:30 PM to 4:30 AM, but as I had some training I had to login at 5:30 PM, the cab route got changed and was aligned with one of my colleague who is from different faith was with me. It usually takes 1.30 hours to 2 hours to reach office. I had one book called Visual Bible - by Stephen M Miller, I took it out of my bag and started reading it. This friend of mine asked me about the Book, I told him that this book is about the Bible (The book basically contains the summary of each of the Books of the Bible and with visual representation of graphics, maps and photos) So, I turned to a page where there was a picture of Apostle Thomas (I told about the doubting Thomas who was first sent to India to preach the Gospel)
then I told him that, though the picture depicts the doubts that he had, Thomas never touched Jesus after Jesus' resurrection, as the picture portrays, but he confessed and believed. John 20:
Jesus Appears to Thomas
…27Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.” 28Thomasreplied, “My Lord and my God!”
Then we started speaking about the deity of Jesus Christ, for about an hour an half we discussed about the truth claims that Jesus said.
God works miraculously, On 22nd Oct 2016 Saturday I had registered for an event which is about - "God’s Blueprint for Your Marriage" at SAIAC CEO center, but I didn't know the exact location of the venue and somehow I ended up attending another event in the same premises which is "Understanding & Engaging Islam", I was thinking all the time in the seminar as to why I should be attending an event which has no meaning or purpose for me, in fact I wanted to know about "Marriage", but I am now attending a seminar on "how to be a witness to Islam".
I was able to speak more about Jesus to this friend:
1. Because of God's Grace and Mercy that he gave me an opportunity to meet this friend in an unusual way.
2. I was able to learn and know about different faith through seminar that I never planned to attend.
I spoke on few things and I keep on praying that God - The Holy Spirit will minister to him and speak to him the truth entirely.
Few questions my friend asked about was on - God's forgiveness of sins, He kept on saying how can God forgive sins? and only If we confess and believe in Jesus Christ? Why God accept our forgiveness of sins, our faith and receive to his kingdom only when we believe in Jesus Christ.
I told him about the scripture were Jesus tells "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, and then told him that we all have sinned against God and we have Adam's sinful nature, we can't please God by any act or worship until and unless we believe Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior, that he is God, The Messiah, Son of God.
It is not just asking forgiveness of sin, but a true repentance is necessary. Following Jesus - obeying his commands and taking up the cross is necessary. (I told about the consequences of sin) and then said, John 10:10 ...I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
And I quoted few scriptures. He said he knew those scriptures as he studied in a Christian convent school.
So, Then I said about Trinity, as he was asking about where Jesus now is. I had to say about God - The Father and Holy Spirit. To cut short, we spoke about Salvation in Jesus' name, Faith in Jesus, Jesus' deity. The scripture and its reliability, Particularity about Holy Spirit: (Most of the Muslims think and say that Jesus told about Mohamed., but it is about Holy Spirit)
John 14:15-17 (NASB)
15 “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.
16 I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; 17 that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you.
I did say that Jesus told about prophets, Matthew 24:5 For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Messiah,' and will deceive many. When I said this he was shocked.
Finally,I said two things:
1. About the Virgin Birth - confirming that Jesus is the Son of God
2. About the greatest sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Abraham was called as Friend of God, Father of Faith, but God allowed his son to live, But at Calvary God gave his only Son (I took this part from Ravi Zachariah speeches)
Ultimately I shared my own testimony and the Bible Study and asked him if he ever wants to speak to me, that I am always ready and will do any help.
I trust God that he will give me an opportunity to speak with him again, but its God's will that will give me the right word and the Holy Spirit who speaks and convey him the truth.
All Praise and Glory to God, God Alone.
On 18th Feb 17 I attended an event named "Recovering the Biblical vision of Manhood and Womanhood"
In this seminar, I understood that "Marriage", "Family", "Manhood and Womanhood" etc are all God's Plan, none of it is Human's invention. God intended for us to live a life with "Abundance".
After coming from my hometown in 2017 almost 6 months since the first call was made to the girl's family in Chennai, per our relative's compulsion my Mom took the number provided by my relative. When Mom tried to save the number she was surprised to see the same number that we got 6 months before that our Church Friend gave. As I was praying and seeking God's will, this unexpected incidence gave a lot of confidence, God throughout history re-confirmed Promises. To Abraham he told -
Genesis 12:2
I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
Gen 22:17 - I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies,
From I to We…
Once I got the confirmation that this could be God's will, I asked God by Praying and counseling from Godly people.
God’s Plan for Marriage:
Man and Women - Differences that is not to compete, but to compromise.
“Women were created from the rib of man to be beside him, not from his head to top him, nor from his feet to be trampled by him, but from under his arm to be protected by him, near to his heart to be loved by him.”
― Matthew Henry, An Exposition of the Old and New Testament
Struggle in life: How God broke many a problems which were a hindrance to Marriage.
The lasting impression:
Ephesians 5
Wives and Husbands
…24Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. 25Husbands, love your wives, just asChrist loved the church and gave Himself up for her26to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word
The real meaning:
Mark 10:7 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, 8and the twowill become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two,but one flesh. 9Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.”…
That Day: Twists and Turns
First it is to do with the venue, using gmap. Then it was about the shirt, half hand, then two same leg scandel, losing the sherwani... All of these made it so remembering event.
Questions and Doubts:
It is better to doubt like Thomas than to betray like Judas.
Shared with another friend regarding Marriage, Biblical Perspective of life from Genesis.
Lessons from the Books
I, Isaac, Take Thee, Rebekah: Moving from Romance to Lasting Love
Two becoming one.
Rebecca -
Veil shy, respect,
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veiled_Rebecca
God’s Will in Marriage:
Responsibility, Accountability, Promise, Gift,
Not from Cannanite
Isacc quality - The Promised Son, Obeyed.
Christ and Church:
It all started with God, How he perfectly blends nature that brings sweet smelling aroma he made everything perfect and Good. Though we have mis-used and mis-understood him. He never loses hope on us, Transforming our lives, because nothing is impossible for him.
My story of getting married is a miracle. I was for a long years of failure and mis-understanding of the concept of Marriage denied it, using inappropriate verses to compliment my position.
Like this verse from Corinthians.
1 Cor 7:33 But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world--how he can please his wife--
and this one.. From Luke
Luke 14: Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen and I am going to try them out. Please excuse me.’ 20 Still another said, ‘I have married a wife, so I cannot come.’ 21 The servant returned and reported all this to his master.
Though these are examples to say Marriage is not appropriate for those who “Wants to Please God and if Marriage will become an hindrance to Worship and Honor God”. The Bible doesn’t deny anyone getting married, but it just gives us the aspect of where our heart is. Ultimately our Life should be in submission to Christ either we get married or not is only secondary. As to Seek God should be the priority, Seek his kingdom and all the other things will be in place, our hearts should have him first, then family, friends (Other) etc
Mystery of Christ and the Church, The Bridegroom and the Bride:
Adam and Eve were created in the Image of God, they failed to be the perfect example for us. In terms of dis-obedience and choice they made(Self). But, God in his Eternal plan has created this Universe and every aspect of it is executed as per his plan. The Marriage of the Lamb as given in the Revelation is a mysterious picture, Apostle Paul writing to many of the Churches says the Church as the “Bride”, Now. If the Marriage is going to happen per Revelation, how come we have are the Bride of Christ before Marriage? Israel is also said to be the Bride of Christ, so. When God planned in Eternity he was already Married to the Bride and yet there is a Time in Future that we are awaiting his return and to take his Bride(Church) with him. So, we can clearly see “Marriage” in itself is an Idea of God.
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