Adrian Rogers: The Power of God in Family Revival
Adrian Rogers: The Power of God in Family Revival
Adrian Rogers shares a powerful message on strengthening marriage, reminding us of the wisdom found in Ecclesiastes: “A threefold cord is not easily broken.” A marriage with three strands—husband, wife, and Jesus Christ—brings enduring strength. A single strand may break, two can snap, but three intertwined provide a bond that lasts.
Reflecting on marriage, Rogers urges couples, whether happily married or struggling, to seek a renewal with God: “Lord, I want revival in my home.” Profound yet simple, Rogers’ insights invite us to look beyond ourselves, embracing God’s design for marriage as a sacred commitment.
Turning to Matthew 19, Rogers reminds us that revival begins in the family. True revival in our nation or churches, he asserts, cannot take place without the family’s foundational revival. Jesus’ words in Matthew emphasize marriage as a divine union: “Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Our world, often indifferent to broken homes, dismisses infidelity, pre-marital intimacy, and divorce. But this disregard reveals a deep need for spiritual renewal.
To renew and strengthen our families, Rogers encourages us to align with God’s Word—not worldly influences. Today’s culture may downplay purity and respect, yet the Bible shows us the true foundation for family. In God’s plan, the family is designed for profound emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual fulfillment.
As he speaks, Rogers explains three key concepts in God’s plan for marriage: “Leave, cleave, and be one flesh.” Leaving father and mother, a person forms a new, sacred commitment to their spouse, a union even more significant than parental bonds. This primary commitment, designed by God, calls for devotion and loyalty above all other relationships. Rogers affirms that marriage is a covenant where two become one, united in Christ’s strength.
Rogers’ teachings are a reminder of God’s enduring design for family and the importance of nurturing a strong marital bond centered on faith. Embrace this biblical foundation, placing Christ at the core of your marriage, for a love that endures and strengthens through Him.
