Scripture says, "Husbands, love your wives" (Ephesians 5:25). "So husbands ought to love their
own wives as their own bodies" (Ephesians 5:28). "And let the wife see that she respects her husband" (Ephesians 5:33). Also
"they admonish the young women to love their husbands" (Titus 2:4).
When we are in a relationship with someone it is important to let that person know that we care
for them, honor them, respect them, and love them. This time I am directing my comments to the husbands.
Doctor Kevin Layman, in his book, "Sex Begins in the Kitchen, because love is an all day
affair," uses an illustration at the very beginning of his book that shows how we can let our wives know that we care
for them, honor them, respect them, and love them.
It is a Friday night and the family has finished dinner and everyone has someplace to go. Dad
has a bowling league that night. Mom has a household party. The kids have dates, or sleep overs, etc.
Mom is driving home from her household party and remembers the table still has the remains of
dinner on it. The kitchen is a mess. And the dishwasher has yet to be emptied before the next load can go in. She momentarily
thinks about leaving it until morning, but decides not to put the job off.
She parks the car and goes into the house. Turning into the dinning room, she sees that the
table is clear and has a fresh table cloth on it. She steps into the kitchen and it is sparkling. Then she notices that her
husband is just hanging out the dish towel.
He is a little over weight, balding, and middle aged, but at that moment he is her knight in
shining armor. He had gotten home before anyone else and decided to lend a hand.
I have done as much during the commercial breaks in my favorite TV program. My wife now kids
me a little each time I empty the dishwasher, "Oh, you still love me." It’s not hard to show your wife that you love
her. It just takes a man who is not afraid to be thoughtful. Perhaps brave enough to put on the apron for a few minutes.
A man who is secure in his manhood can do anything.
