The Devoted Mate
“What therefore God hath joined together,
let not man put asunder.” Mark 10:9
I once noticed a beautiful pair of swans swimming leisurely and contentedly on a pond. Soon the male gander swan ascended skyward, circling round and round, honking earnestly, and glancing down at his mate, hoping his dream would come true.
A farmer told me that the female swan was injured and could not fly. The injury healed but left her handicapped. Her spouse left her side daily to fly overhead, looking back and forth, hoping she would still one day join him in flight. The gander’s desire increased when winter approached.
“Oh, if only she could join me, and we could fly to a warmer climate for the winter as other couples do,” he seemed to say. But knowing that she too longed to be a normal spouse, he would descend again to resume his role as “husband” and to remain a faithful companion for life. Though disappointed, he would stay with her, sacrificing his own delights, and enduring the cold winters. He never considered deserting her.
Many humans, married couples, reflect back when life together was in some ways more complete and fulfilling. The changes may have come from aging, an accident, or from sickness. Many have deserted their spouses because of selfishness. Isn’t it absurd that people would be less devoted and committed to each other than a pair of feathered fowl?
Thank you for years of marriage and devotion.
“What therefore God hath joined together,
let not man put asunder.” Mark 10:9
I once noticed a beautiful pair of swans swimming leisurely and contentedly on a pond. Soon the male gander swan ascended skyward, circling round and round, honking earnestly, and glancing down at his mate, hoping his dream would come true.
A farmer told me that the female swan was injured and could not fly. The injury healed but left her handicapped. Her spouse left her side daily to fly overhead, looking back and forth, hoping she would still one day join him in flight. The gander’s desire increased when winter approached.
“Oh, if only she could join me, and we could fly to a warmer climate for the winter as other couples do,” he seemed to say. But knowing that she too longed to be a normal spouse, he would descend again to resume his role as “husband” and to remain a faithful companion for life. Though disappointed, he would stay with her, sacrificing his own delights, and enduring the cold winters. He never considered deserting her.
Many humans, married couples, reflect back when life together was in some ways more complete and fulfilling. The changes may have come from aging, an accident, or from sickness. Many have deserted their spouses because of selfishness. Isn’t it absurd that people would be less devoted and committed to each other than a pair of feathered fowl?
Thank you for years of marriage and devotion.
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