Date: 11-09-2020

Title: A Fond and Funny Memory

(S) cripture:
    1 Corinthians 7:1-2 (NASB) Now concerning the things about which you wrote, it is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 But because of immoralities, each man is to have his own wife, and each woman is to have her own husband.

1 Corinthians 7:9 (NASB) But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

(O) bservation: Paul is giving instructions on marriage to the Corinthian church. He gives instructions to the married and unmarried.

(A) pplication:
    Becky and I were married on April 8, 1978, in the Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Scott Depot, WV. The pastor of our church in Kentucky and Becky’s home pastor shared the service. There were a number of humorous things that happened at the ceremony that day. I chose these verses because they are the verses that Becky’s home pastor chose to read as he began our wedding service. It was hard to keep a straight face when he read these verses. Here I am on my wedding day and the preacher is saying it is better not to marry but it is better to marry than to burn with passion. We have laughed about that over the years. I am sure there have been times when Becky wonders why she didn’t take the preacher’s advice. God has blessed us with two incredible daughters. Both are now out of the house and off the payroll. Both are active in their faith and churches. Both are married to wonderful men who also love the Lord. Sarah and Ryan have four daughters and Bethany and Justin have three sons. The two and their families continue to bring great joy to us. Becky and I continue to enjoy married life, nearly 43 years now. As I read the scripture this morning it brought back a fond and funny memory for which I thank God.

(P) rayer:
    Lord, thank you for bringing Becky to me and for the life we have together. Thank you for our girls and their families. Thank you for fond and funny memories that I can share with others. Amen