Umbrella

As a couple, my husband and I have sought out other couples that we love and respect who are a further on the journey than us to "mentor" us. Currently, the Lord has directed us to this wonderful couple rich in wisdom.

This last week we were all sitting in our living room talking about heavenly things when the topic of marriage came up. The wife shared the most profound word picture of submission that I have ever heard. She said, "I am safe when I am standing under my husband's umbrella."

Imagine if you will a raging thunderstorm complete with sharp lightening and cracks of thunder. You, dear married friends, are safe from the storm when you are standing under your husband's umbrella. He will keep you dry, protect you, and care for you. What a picture of love.

Seeing submission in this light, as a wife being cherished by her husband and she respectfully choosing to stay under his leadership by submitting to him, is the perfect picture of Christ and the Church. He is the protector and provider of the Church. She is safe when she stands under the cross. He will keep us safe from the accusitive arrows that the enemy hurls at us much like bolts of lightening.

Have you wandered outside of Christ's leadership? His umbrella is huge and there is always room for you to choose to submit to His will for your life. Come back to the safety and love of Christ. He will keep you safe from the enemy's arrows. The storm rages on, but you will find peace and contentment standing under Him.