#20 ~ The Power of Dynamic Duos by Keith Woodley

Our society has made something very intriguing about two individual lives colliding into one another and somehow, someway they become one. Movies and Television have done an excellent job at exploiting this craving that we have. Throughout entertainment history there has always and will always be a duo we will not forget. Like Batman & Robin, Superman & Lois Lane, Charlie Brown & Snoopy, Mario & Luigi, Kermit the Frog & Miss Piggy, Tom & Jerry… the list can go on and on but I will no longer digress, you get the point. It’s just something about these characters that keep us engaged in their story, sitting at the edge of our sits following their every move. What makes them so engaging? Why are we so enthralled with their stories and what’s happening in their lives?

There are a number of characteristics in these characters that I can highlight.  However, I will just talk about three.

1.     They know their role.

2.     They accept their role.

3.     They excel at that role.

At this point I’m sure you all are wondering what in the world does Tom & Jerry, Batman & Robin, and the rest of these characters have to do with relationships and marriage. Just stay with me, I’m going somewhere.

Genesis 2:15 states: The LORD God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and care for it. (NLT)

The first thing God gave Adam after he created him was his purpose for life. The Lord God placed Adam in the Garden of Eden “…. to tend and care for it.” Adam was doing was he was created to do, what God had purposed for him to do.

Fellas, first thing I would encourage you to do before finding a wife is to find out what your purpose is. What is God calling YOU to do, what is your purpose? That’s the first thing you should find out before bringing a woman into your life.

I know some of you have been praying that the Lord sends you a wife but the truth is you’re not waiting on Him, He’s waiting on you. God will know that you’re ready for a wife when you begin to work in or towards your purpose. Once Adam began to do the work then the Lord responded by saying: “It is not good for man to be alone, I will make a companion who will help him.” Gen. 2:18 (NLT)

The Lord saw that is was time for Adam to NOT be alone! Now, don’t get me wrong, I totally understand that marriage is not for everyone and that’s cool. And, for those who have a godly desire to be married, isn’t it dope to know that our Sovereign LORD knows when it’s time for us to NOT be alone?

Get this though, when Eve came, she didn’t leave the garden to do her own thing. Her purpose aligned with Adam’s purpose and even though they had different roles to play, they knew their roles well, accepted them and excelled at them.

Eve didn’t pull Adam away from his calling or purpose. Adam didn’t force Eve to do what he was called to do. His purpose and her purpose both collided into one another. She didn’t feel less than a woman by joining with Adam’s calling and purpose. Adam didn’t change his purpose when God brought him his Eve.  They grew stronger as a unit for God’s kingdom. Look at what scripture says two can do… “One can chase a thousand, two people put ten thousand to flight.” Deuteronomy. 32:30b  (NLT)

Side note: Be very careful of those “False Flagger” individuals who will try to take you away from what the Lord is calling you and do.  The enemy comes in many disguises so be aware and on guard of your calling and purpose because the Lord will use it to bring His plan into fruition to advance His Kingdom. And this is exactly what the enemy does NOT want to happen.

I’ll go more into depth on this topic in my next blog.

I wrote this blog from a place of experience, not just something I heard. I lived this. I was ready to jump the gun a number of times but the Lord pumped my brakes because I wasn't ready. How was the Lord going to bring my helper into my life when she wouldn't know what exactly she was helping? I thought I was ready to get married until I met a woman that showed me I was nowhere near ready. The funny thing is, she didn't say a word but her standard for what the Lord showed her spoke volumes. She knew what she was looking for and I was far from that. I didn't have consistent, stable work. I didn't have a place for us to live. How were we supposed to "leave and cleave" without anywhere to leave to? Lol. The point is... I wasn't ready and the Lord used that situation to get my mind in the right place for marriage. The preparation process took a few years but they were all needed as the Lord placed me in my garden and I began to continue walking in the things the Lord purposed for me.

When that happened, it was easy for me to find my wife and for her to find me. It’s a beautiful thing when you find your “Partner in Crime,” your “Ride or Die.” There’s no doubt in my mind that I’ve found mine. God made my wife specifically for me. She is “bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh.”
Kermit the Frog & Miss Piggy, Batman & Lois, and so many others all have a common thread: they knew their role, they accepted their role, and they excelled at it. They knew what they were created for and because of that we all sit back a marvel at how perfectly they compliment each other.

I pray that if or when the Lord sends you that person that you all will make a powerful dynamic duo for the kingdom of God and your lives too will be put on display for the world to see.

Nuggets to remember:

1) Know your role… what is God calling you to do? What is your purpose?

2) Accept your role… Grow in unity with your spouse. Don’t compete.

3) Excel at your role… God intended for you and your spouse to compliment each other and help each other in this journey called life.  Two is always better than one.

God Bless!

~KW