A post like this is not supposed to be a compendium of letters to amuse, it should address a particular thing or things, this post addresses and brings comfort to a set of people whom God specially loved and valued so much, and not only that, He pays close attention to them. There are some people that feels lonely, brokenhearted and devastated, they tend to see around themselves the problems that overwhelm them, which is true. But I bring good news; when you believe, confess and with a positive mindset, you will experience that everything around you is a miracle. I am referring to the widow, widower and jilted.
A “cape” usually refers to a shorter garment and cloak to a full-length version of the different types of garment, though the two terms are sometimes used synonymously for full-length coverings. The fashion cape does not cover the front to any appreciable degree. It is also used as protective garment to keep one dry in the rain, and also for example, it is also used in beauty salons to protect clothing from loose strands of hair being cut from the head and/or from the chemicals often used in such styling. In essence, a cape cannot suffice as a complete wear.
From the aforesaid, you can infer that cape plays two major roles; beauty and protection.
Capes add beauty to clothes and even a house, but optionally, its absence might not really make the dress or the house less beautiful.
My heartfelt goes to singles who got their heart broken and thinks that is the end of the world. Well, you might say, “You don’t seem to understand, I know what God told me…” and you go on and on. Yes! I cannot understand because I was not the one who is going through it as you. There is an effect a broken trust has on the participants, please, ensure not to allow a broken relationship to have the effect of a broken marriage.
When in a relationship with someone, the lady or guy/brother is a detachable cape that plays the role of beauty and protection in your life, but his/her absence does not make the cloth less beautiful. Let anyone you are in a relationship in be like a cape that you can do without. His/Her presence does not signify the essence of you, he/she is just a cape, do without him or her if God said so, but if not fight for your relationship, and fight with GOD, only then you will not lose the battle.
My heart also goes to widows and widowers.
This message should have come in differently, but I don’t know why God is bringing it up as a package like this. Maybe it is because of you!
Naomi entered the land of Moab, full, rich and complete, but she came back empty, poor and shattered. Why would God allow this to happen to this beautiful and wonderful woman, who love God and showed her daughter-in-law the way to life? Well, I think the latter part of her story will convince you, because in Matthew 1:5, while listing the lineage of Jesus Christ, Ruth, the daughter-in-law of Naomi was mentioned.
You might think, well, that is Naomi, not me. I want you to consider the following from the story and relate it to yourself, I will be as direct as I can, so please kindly follow:
Firstly, BE SAVED. It takes a soul that has repented of his/her sins and accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and saviour to have a fulfilled life. A life without Jesus is like a beautiful cloth that has been cut into pieces before it is sown. It is of no use until it is sown, only then can it be worn and valued. Naomi knew the truth, and the truth catapulted her from desolation to comfort, 4:15-16. Jesus is the truth, if you believe Him and accept Him as your Lord and saviour, He will set you free and you will begin the journey to great fulfilment irrespective of the present loss or predicament.
Secondly, BE COMPLETE. Jesus said it in Mark 10:8-10 (NKJV)
8 and the two shall become one flesh’; so then they are no longer two, but one flesh. 9 Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.” Jesus did not say, and half shall join the other half to become one. But one full and another one full. In essence, you must be a dress that is complete without the use of a cape and that the removal of the cape does not make you any less functional nor incomplete. Therefore, even if your spouse has gone to be with the Lord, it should not make you less functional of God’s beautiful plan for your life. You have your purpose, and your husband or wife has his or hers. You cant give God the excuse that you couldn’t do what He asked you to do because your spouse died. Remember what the master told the servant that hid the talent in Matthew 25:28-30
28 Therefore take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents.
29 ‘For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. 30 And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’
Please, don’t let the demise of your spouse place you in the wicked zone, rise up and play your part.
Some wants to remarry, its fine! Let God direct you. And if you want to remain a single mother, I believe God Himself will carry you.
I might not know how deep the hurt as a result of losing your spouse, because I am not in your shoe right now But there is someone who has lost His only Son, He sure knows how it feels to loose a loved one, Let Him comfort and carry you.
You can still live a fulfilled life even if your spouse is no more. Are you saying my spouse is irrelevant for me? No! Look at this, the red dress is backless, the long cape behind is the covering, hence, when you are married, you have an irremovable cape, the removal means exposure to shame, ridicule, failure, lack, sorrow, torment, untold hardship… If you are married, keep married, and HAPPILY MARRIED. The cape cannot be removed or changed, but it can be repaired. Give it to God, He can repair your damaged garment as a result of the and you won’t even see the traces of repairs. God will help you and calm every storm in your home.
The third thing is, BE OBEDIENT. Whatever GOD ask you to do, do it. You might have kids for your spouse, or if you are like Ruth, and you don’t have any child for your husband, but because you love your husband so much, you decided not to remarry, please seek counsel. but if God ask you to, please, don’t hold on to your grief and in the process allow yourself to be knocked down by the enemy. Let God lead you to the man or woman He wants you to marry. Don’t choose for yourself and don’t assume.
Lastly for this study, BE PRECISE. Take the bull by the horn. This time, enquire from God what He wants you do, how He wants you to do it and where He wants you to. If God wants you to remarry as a widow or widower, let God give you direction as regards your new relationship. Let God give you all the information you need and move with it. And I believe God will honour you and return your captivity in Jesus name.
Naomi’s cape was removed, but God still glorified Himself in her life. Even if your cape(spouse) has been removed, God will show Himself wonderful, glorious and excellent in your life as you trust Him in Jesus name. Be of good cheer!
I pray that God will give you a complete life and help you to fulfill His purpose in your marriage. Amen.
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