I went to fellowship today.
I really enjoy this fellowship.
And
I enjoy the drive to get there.
A young couple are preparing their wedding, so the message today was on marriage: traditional marriage – man and woman, which is the only marriage Elohim acknowledges – and the only marriage Yeshua designed specifically for mankind (Genesis 1 & 2).
In the Garden of Eden, Yeshua designed marriage for the specific purpose of companionship between man and woman (Genesis 2:20-25). Children came later.
Widowhood was also touched on; as well as celibacy for those strong enough to withstand sexual temptations … otherwise, marriage is Yeshua’s plan for the human’s He created.
Yeshua taught on marriage and single life (Matthew 19:3-12). Yeshua always put total devotion to Elohei first, and foremost; but, as Creator, He understood more than anyone the importance of marriage. As Savior and Righteous Judge, He also understood the impact of celibacy in a decaying world.
Saul (Paul) taught along the lines of Yeshua, as state above (1 Corinthians 7:2-8 & 7:25-40).
Speaking for myself (as a Christian widow), I’m not interested in replacing Bob in my life, or my bed – and I believe I have the celibacy thing under control: I’ve not been tempted by anyone, and Bob is still my fella. Bob loved me so well for 44 years, that he pretty much spoiled me for anyone else. I’m just not interested in ‘testing the waters’. I have asked Elohim for a close companion (a friend to enjoy life with – walks, talks, drives) … I miss sharing daily life with someone; but I am not feeling a tug towards another earthy husband: not even a ‘friendly friend’.
I’ve given this a lot of thought over the past 10 months.
If Elohei prompts me to seek companionship in another marriage; I won’t argue the point – I never argue with Elohim; I may balk, and I may drag my feet … but I never argue. I’m not actively advertising, either. If, and that is a very big “if” things go that way, it will have to be a ‘God thing’ – divinely orchestrated; and will have to ‘rock my world’ just like Bob’s sudden presence in my life did in 1974 – and every second of every day for the 44 years he shared his life and love with me.
For the time being, I’m content with my life
the way it is, sans a close companion in it.
After fellowship, instead of doing a loop daytrip back home ... I retraced my morning route and nipped in at the Rosburg Hall for a tasty Chicken Supper: the price was right, and it included desert 😉 I definitely got my $$'s worth - and then some 😊
After eating and schmoozing with everyone (people came from surrounding counties and I knew several couples), I took a short drive to Eden Valley.
Leaving Eden Valley, I turned onto Barr Road (a short country drive which bypasses the main highway) and then turned onto the Covered Bridge road; because I like driving through the covered bridge on my way back to the main highway 😉 While on the backside of the Covered Bridge road, I came across a strutting peacock: it wasn't there when I went through the same patch of road 2 weeks ago.
You will not see a strutting peacock along the
main roadways - or along freeways; that is why I prefer backroads ... there is much, much more to
see on backroads 😊
