Ron Hutchcraft Ministries - Levees the Flood Can't Break - #8078

Monday, August 18, 2008

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I’ve been to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. And that is why it was absolutely stunning to see basically that whole downtown under water. Of course, it didn’t just happen there. It happened in several cities in Iowa, and in Missouri. The 500 year flood they’re calling it. It was really devastating! It was almost inspiring to see people of all ages, though, in some of those communities, just working together desperately trying to pile sandbags to hold back the water. In some places, of course, the levee was just no match for the flood.

I’m Ron Hutchcraft and when you know a flood is possible, you do need to build your levees high around a town, or even around your marriage. Marriages have got a flood of pressures on them, problems, and demands, and temptations. It’s really challenging to make a marriage work these days.

Well, the Bible suggests at least five materials that you can flood proof your marriage with. One is quick fixes. It says, “Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry” (Ephesians 4:26 ). Nothing is worth being mad about tomorrow, and then nothing but the truth. It says, “Put off falsehood and speak truthfully” (Ephesians 4:25 ). You’ve got to do that when you’re married, because deceit destroys the foundation of a marriage, which is trust.

And then a prayer partnership—we’re committed as a couple to taking on life on our knees together. And then you’ve got to have hungry ears. Be like the Bible says, “Slow to speak and quick to listen” (James 1:19 ). And then there’s unlovable love. When your partner is the least lovable, they need your love the most. Those are powerful weapons for a life that matters and a marriage that works. It’s a levee strong enough to withstand whatever flood comes.

Hey, there’s more at our website ALifeThatMatters.org, because God put you here to live a life that matters.

This radio program references: Ephesians 4:25-26 ; James 1:19