22/01/2026
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.”
Ephesians 5:25 (KJV)
God’s design for marriage is not about control, power, or dominance, it is about order, love, and sacrifice.
A wife’s submission is voluntary and unto the Lord, not forced by her husband. In the same passage, God places a greater responsibility on the husband: to love his wife with Christ-like love… selfless, patient, protecting, and willing to lay down his life.
Christ never forced the Church to submit. He loved first, served first, and sacrificed first. In the same way, when a husband loves as Christ loves, submission becomes a response of trust, not fear.
Marriage works best when:
-The wife honors her husband
-The husband loves his wife
-Both submit to Christ - Ephesians 5:21
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for Your perfect design for marriage. Help us wives to walk in wisdom, grace, and willing submission unto You. Help our husbands to love us wives as Christ loved the Church—selflessly, gently, and faithfully. Remove pride, fear, and misunderstanding, and replace them with humility, love, and unity. May every marriage reflect Your glory and Your truth.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
