DIVINE PURPOSE INCLINED MARRAIGE

THE DIVINE PURPOSE INCLINED MARRIAGE CHOICE TEMPLATE

Mary was carefully selected for one of the most important assignments in the Kingdom of God and The New Testament Church 

Although she was a Jew, she  must come from a specific tribe in Israel. Joseph - her husband was also restricted by divine choice to satisfied certain criteria to be eligible for this divine purpose. Genesis 49:8-10 especially verse 10.and Matthew 1:16

IMPORTANT QUESTION
Was God involved in the initial marriage choice of Joseph choosing Mary?

ANSWER
The Bible do not say and l cannot supply the answer to that question 

The Bible only stated that Mary was betrothed to Joseph. In a contemporary language ' Mary was engaged to.Joseph'. 

And their engagement at that era is backed by signing of legal documents and is just as been married  legally in modern age. 

The only difference is a ceremony has not been conducted.

The Bible recorded that God came into their affairs when Joseph was considering divorcing Mary privately.
 He discovered  though he never had any sexual contact with her 

MODERN APPLICATION OF THIS TEMPLATE
1. Mary would not have qualified for the divine purpose for her life if she had not remained a vurgin when she was espousal to Joseph.

For her to fulfill the divine mandate for her life, she must be a virgin.

2. If Joseph had met a beautiful lady with beautiful godly character like Ruth, who was passionate about the God of Israel. He can marry her because he likes her but he will not qualify for that divine assignment .

This specific assignment comes with a price tag backed by prophecy " a virgin will give birth" Isaiah 7:14.

MODERN SCENARIO
The most important lesson from the various marriage templates is the need to have a walk with God, our Father and live in obedience to Christ' s instructions.

Although, believers are also creature of free 'Will', we must ensure that our desires and aspirations align with the purposes and plans of God in all things.

Apostle Paul and his companions demonstrated this issue of submission to the revealed Will of the Father.

"Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. 

When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. 

So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 
Acts 16: 6-10

Joseph was.comtemplating divorcing Mary quietly but an angel appeared to him to stop.his.decisions and his divine purpose was revealed to Him 

I believe that men and women called into the five fold ministries especially Leaders and pioneers should adopt this marriage templates of carefully consulting with the Spirit of God before making the choice of who to marry.

Moreso, every man must have an idea of his divine purpose before he thinks of choosing the right partner that is a 'Helper- suitable'  for his heart and his purpose 

I pray the Holy Spirit will give us better understanding of this matter 

PLEASE JOIN ME AS I START A NEW SERIES  TITLED " AFTER  THE WEDDING DAY!

A.L. Hephzibah

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