The Uninvited Guest

As I think on Covenant Couples, who have decided and know that in the marriage there is God, God the Father, God the Almighty, the original matchmaker the man and woman know that they have made a covenant not just with each other but also with God. Isn’t it beautiful? Yes, but there is always a dark side lurking and looking to destroy what God has put together.

Now let us picture the wedding ceremony. We have invited family and friends. Some have special witnesses called bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls, ring bearers, maid/matron of honor, best man, and of course, the officiant. We all have gathered to witness the joining together of the man and woman. What God has joined together, let no man break asunder. There is so much joy amongst the witnesses. The couple is standing at the altar smiling; however, they are not alone. Dear readers, you do know that we are not just physical beings but spiritual also. God has placed his spiritual beings around us called guardian angels. (Heb.1:14) (Psalm 34:7) (Psalm 91:11) Yes, imagine the bride with her guardian angel and the groom with his. OH, wait now, we have some uninvited guests!

Satan is not omnipresent; he cannot be everywhere, so he has imps and puts those imps on the people who make covenants with the almighty God. Remember Satan’s job on the earth is to kill, steal and destroy. (Jn10:10) When you stood at the altar, spiritual warfare was now going to begin to assault your marriage and future family. Marriage is a permanent relationship, and Satan seeks to destroy it because it reflects Jesus and the church. He began with the subtle serpent in the garden messing with the first bride and groom. He whispers half-truths and causes you to entertain it and not investigate it.

Oh my, let me stop; I feel a teaching sermon coming on. Nevertheless, my beloveds, let’s be aware, let’s be vigilant, and let’s be intentional concerning our covenant. Protect it. Do not open your spiritual portals to those forces that would seek to destroy the very thing that God has ordained. Remember, do not entertain suggestions of failure in your marriage. God was there in the beginning; allow Him to remain throughout the entirety of your marriage.

“Test and trials come to make you strong, keep on believing, you keep holding on and get ready for your blessing.” (Norman Hutchinson) Your blessings of 5,10,15,25,40,50 years and long as you are together till death do you part. Remember, Watch out for Uninvited Guest.

Uninvited Guest: someone who has the appearance of a guest. They blend in and are there to observe. Some may be harmful and bare ill-will.