I was deeply touched by her remark when she was given the mic to speak. According to her, “I thank God for my husband. Everything you see in me today is a product of God’s grace and my marriage to this man. This marriage has greatly multiplied my effectiveness in life and destiny.” Indeed, marriage is a multiplier.
Friend, marriage is a multiplier. This is one reason you should desire a good marriage (Deuteronomy 32:30). God’s plan is that marriage should bring out the best in you. If marriage reduces you, it may mean you married the wrong person or you are not doing marriage right (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12).
As you pray for the right person, plan to do marriage right (Malachi 2:13-16). Christians who do not do marriage well give people reason to question God’s design for marriage. If an unbeliever has a better marriage than a believer, then something is wrong somewhere (2 Corinthians 6:14-17).
Marriage multiplies what you bring into it (Galatians 6:7-9). It reveals and increases who you already are (Proverbs 23:7). This is why you must enter marriage with the right attitude, values, and character. If you are loving, expect marriage to increase that love. If you bring prejudice, do not expect fairness.
I heard a woman of God pray, “Lord, if my husband fails in life, hold me responsible.” She was willing to pay the price to make her marriage work (Proverbs 31:12). She chose to be a multiplier. Don’t marry someone who diminishes or disrespects you in a relationship. It would continue in marriage (1 Peter 3:7).
Give God something to multiply in your marriage (Isaiah 51:1-2). Bring commitment. Sow the right seeds. Pursue divine purpose and get involved in kingdom assignment. Love your spouse. Care for your children and family. Honour one another. Make your home a centre of kingdom operations (Psalms 128:1-6).
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria