Let The Blames Begin: The Odds Are Never in Your Favor

October 13 - Let The Blames Begin: The Odds Are Never in Your Favor Synopsis: Many marriages fail because couples seek their own desires and fulfillment from their spouses. Husbands and wives often direct their criticisms and complaints at each other because they feel that their spouses are not doing what they “need” to do. Philippians 2 reminds us of the church’s groom, the spotless Lamb of Calvary, who owed us nothing but gave us everything. Jesus models true covenant, in which nothing is owed but everything is given. Marriages fail because people view them as contracts that stipulate that each party is owed something by the other party, and not as a covenant, in which nothing is owed but everything is given. We think we’re entitled. Christ reminds us that a promise is thicker than blood and that our entitlements are left at the foot of the cross. Marriages that model his relationship are windows to the gospel. Text: Philippians 2:5-11 – Christ never used his position for himself; Christ emptied himself for the sake of his bride; Christ served his bride relentlessly.