Just in time for Valentine’s Day, today might be a suitable opportunity for a mirthful peek at marriage.
First, I have to
admit that I didn’t start this story. In fact, I’m not sure where it began, as
it’s been passed around a bit. (If you know the original source, please comment
to let me know, so I can properly credit the source.)
Here’s a
loose paraphrase, but you’ll get the perks.
Apparently, a husband and his wife (Let’s
call them Greg and Gertie.) were bickering about daily details. Imagine that.
Greg rolled over in bed and tapped
Gertie with one toe.
“C’mon, it’s your turn,” he said.
“Nope. You gotta do it,” Gertie replied.
“You’re the wife. You do all the cooking
anyway,” Greg remarked. (Not a solid move, buddy.)
“Uh, no,” Gertie said with a groan. “Hey,
the Bible even says the guy should make the coffee.”
“Huh? What?” Greg asked.
Gertie propped herself up on one elbow
and reached for her Holy Bible on the nightstand. She opened the well-worn volume
and flipped the pages deep into the New Testament before passing it to her
husband.
“Look, Hebrews!” the wise woman
exclaimed.
“And let us consider how to stir
up one another to love and good works.”
(Hebrews
10:24, ESV)
Happy
Valentine’s Day.
Here’s to domestic
tranquility … and good coffee.
Image/s:
Sleeping Couple
by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
1893
Coffee
and Doughnut
WP
ClipArt
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