AT A STAGE IN HIS LIFE, King David, experienced a strange COLDNESS that the medical professionals of his day could not understand let alone cure. It was so bad that no form of clothing could make him warm! (1 Kings 1:1-4)
Thankfully, his inner-circle Officials sought for him a beautiful young virgin to minister romantic love to him in the belief that, that would drive the strange cold away. And that’s how the young and pretty Abishag was brought into the King’s presence. The Bible says of her:
“And the damsel was very fair, AND CHERISHED THE KING, AND MINISTERED TO HIM: but the King knew her not.”(1 Kings 1:4)
Now, here’s the great news: the arrival of Abishag terminated the “Strange Coldness”! Think about that. And please, note that the King never had sexual intimacy with her, as it’s obvious from the verse above. So, what did the miracle? It’s this: SHE CHERISHED THE KING AND MINISTERED TO HIM. Just two things: (1) She showed him unconditional Love. She was not put off by his wrinkled skin and grey hairs. (2) She gave him romantic attention. She would cuddle up to him, snuggle with him in bed, whisper words of admiration, praise and encomiums into his ears; remind him of his great battlefield exploits she’d heard growing up, etc. She did these with devotion day after day and spicing them with new “varieties”. And what was the outcome? It brought sunny smiles back to the face of the aged Warrior, making his heart merry day by day! And a merry heart acts like MEDICINE. And, boom, the King was full of life again!
But the question is: Did it really have to be Abishag? Couldn’t any of David’s many wives and concubines have lovingly spent time with him and achieved the same result? Yes, they could have achieved the same result as Abishag but none of them knew the medicinal power of companionship and romantic love. Well, King David’s experience must have served as an eye-opener to his wives, servants and courtiers.
Spouses, listen! Marriage was basically instituted to drive away loneliness. It’s for warm, romantic and loving companionship. Loving, warm and romantic companionship are what Abishag gave to King David and his failing health was reversed!
Give each other time and attention. Lie down together not only at bedtime to sleep but at other times just for the purpose of warming each other up by touch and fondling; encouraging each other and whispering affectionate words into one another’s ears.
Don’t wait until your Mate is dead to write them a fantastic tribute they can’t read. Embrace them DAILY while you’re both still alive and whisper those tributes now. Eulogize each other now. Your words and loving caresses will minister strength, healing and renewal to them.
🍷🍗 Take Home Point: THERE’S POWER IN ROMANTIC LOVE. EXPLORE IT DAILY!
💕❤️ TONIGHT’S ONE FLESH ASSIGNMENT IN THE BEDROOM.
Reread today’s devotional piece together and PRACTICALIZE IT!
❤️💕🥑 MARRIAGE REVOLUTION CONTINUES!🍇🥑🍇🥑🍇🥑