Devotion for Thursday, March 19, 2026

“In the house the disciples began questioning Him about this again.  And He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her; and if she herself divorces her husband and marries another man, she is committing adultery” (Mark 10:10-12).

What does God intend?  That the two become one.  Yes, there are all kinds of reasons why divorce happens, but look at God’s intent.  He desires that the two learn how to unite as one.  Not one over the other, but two working as one.  So also, we are the bride of Christ and He is teaching us how to be one with Him.  It is not a power struggle, but a shifting, blending and growing that happens, just as should happen in marriage.

Lord help me.  I hear these words, but I am constantly striving and seeking for myself rather than learning from You how life is to be lived.  This principle goes beyond marriage to include all of the relationships I have.  Teach me what it means to pursue being who I am in the midst of relationship.  Teach me to not seek to exert power or authority, but live in the truth You have revealed.

Lord Jesus, You have given me the words of life.  You will lead me and I must follow.  Guide me this day to have Your righteousness come into all of my relationships.  Lead me according to the Father’s purpose to live out today those things which You would have me do.  Through all the turmoil of this age, guide me in the upward call You have given me so that I may live into the life You offer.  Amen.