The Happy Christian Home
A happy home is built on the foundation of accepting the Headship of the Lord Jesus Christ and submitting to His will.
Bakht Singh emphasizes the importance of accepting the Headship of the Lord Jesus Christ in a happy home. He highlights the need for couples to surrender their hearts, lives, and plans to Jesus, seeking His will above their own. By acknowledging Jesus as the ultimate authority in their home, conflicts and quarrels can be avoided, leading to a harmonious and joyful marriage. Bakht Singh encourages husbands and wives to submit to Jesus' will daily, trusting in His love and wisdom to guide them in all aspects of their married life.
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"For a happy home those who are brought together by the Lord must accept the Headship of the Lord Jesus Christ. They must say by faith, "Lord Jesus Christ, You are our Creator, You have all power. You became Man for us, died in our stead and rose again to live in us. We give complete charge of our hearts, lives and plans. We will not do anything without your permission". That is how they should begin their married life. The husband should say, "Lord Jesus Christ, this is Your home. We are your children. I do not want my will or my wife's will to be done in this home, but only your will". In the same way the wife also should acknowledge the Headship of the Lord Jesus Christ and say, "Yes Lord, this is not my home. It is Your home. You have given us this home. Let not my will or my husband's will be done in this home, but only Your will". Otherwise the husband will say to the wife, "You are my wife, you must listen to me. If you do not obey me I will make you to obey. See what I will do".
Then the wife will say, "I know more than you. I will not listen to you". That is how the quarrel starts. In the beginning they quarrel with doors and windows closed, after some time they quarrel openly, even in the streets. For a happy home they must acknowledge the Headship of the Lord Jesus Christ, before going anywhere and doing anything.
This should be their daily practice, through out their married life. His will is the best for us, because He loves us much more than we can think or imagine."
Sermon Outline
- Accepting the Headship of the Lord Jesus Christ
- The husband and wife must acknowledge the Lord Jesus Christ as their Creator and Head
- They must give complete charge of their hearts, lives, and plans to the Lord
Key Quotes
“For a happy home those who are brought together by the Lord must accept the Headship of the Lord Jesus Christ.” — Bakht Singh
“His will is the best for us, because He loves us much more than we can think or imagine.” — Bakht Singh
Application Points
- Acknowledge the Headship of the Lord Jesus Christ in your marriage and submit to His will.
- Give complete charge of your hearts, lives, and plans to the Lord.
- Prioritize God's will over your own desires and plans in your marriage.