Friday, 24 April 2020

WALKING THEIR EXEMPLARY PATH

I am aware many readers may have questions about how come the name "Aquila and Priscilla" is the title of this post, somewhat out of curiosity or just for the sake of information. This post will thoroughly explain the 'whys' and also shed light on the marriage pattern outlined by Aquila and Priscilla and the purpose of studying their marriage as an example of the ideal.
The name Aquila and Priscilla first occurred in books of Acts of the Apostle (Acts 18:2) and the scripture focus of this name mention was to highlight the exemplary marriage of this couple and serve as a guide for intending couples on how they to prepare for the marriage institution so as to have a happy and God-centered relationship, courtship and marriage.
Let us kick off this discussion with a critical examination of their names because it carries lots of information for us.
The interpretation of Aquila's name as 'Eagle' and Priscilla's name as 'Ancient' connotes how marriage, as an 'ancient' institution created by the Ancient of days, requires the combination of strength from strength and this is why God likened them to eagles, yet, there is need for ' eagles' to be cautioned by the author of the marriage institution who is the" Ancient one" (Isaiah 40:30-31) hence the need for this piece.
This couple modeled their marriage pattern after God's word and become a model that anyone who desires a godly home can emulate. They are the picture of a home ruled by God, a Jewish Christian deeply loyal to their faith. Little wonder they became friends and ministerial companions to Paul.
We will further discuss their marriage on a clearer pedestal.
 GIVEN FOR THE CAUSE THE GOSPEL
Aquila and Priscilla showed how married partners ought to be given to the cause of the gospel by being so helpful in the ministry of Apostle Paul. This they did by being there always for the Apostle in the work of expansion of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. It clearly shows that they were lovers of God both in words and deeds unlike many married Christian folks today who do not engage their faith with corresponding actions. 
Apostle Peter and James warn that we must be people who love God and given to the course of the gospel both in words and in deeds, and our faith, love, and pursuit of God must not be void actions. As couples, we must be given totally to and for the course of the gospel just as Aquila and Priscilla showed to us and the intending couple must take note to do the same.

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