This weekend I was fortunate enough to be a part of a good friend’s wedding. In my study and preparation, I was reminded of my role as a husband. So, this is a call and a challenge to all of you married (or to be married) men. Ephesians 5 tells us that we are to love our wives as Christ loved the church. Christ loved the church enough to give up His life for her, as should we give up our lives for the wives God gave us. But think a bit deeper about that… if we love like Christ, we are called to have infinite patience, grace, forgiveness, and unconditional love for our wives.

What is our role in our relationship with Christ? We love Him and obey Him. What is His role? To lay down His life for us and then endure with patience, grace, mercy and love as we turn our back on Him through our disobedience on a daily basis! Are we willing to lead our homes that way? Do we forgive? Do we show mercy and grace? Your wife is not perfect… if she was perfect there would be no need for unconditional love… therefore, let’s remember how Christ loves us and love our wives in the same way!

Men, let’s be different than the world! Yes, you are called to be the head of your household… but in Christ’s example… a servant leader! Let’s be a representation of Christ IN OUR HOMES FIRST! Then we can be effective representatives for Him in the world!