Rehearsing the Reflection

What does it truly mean to rehearse our faith? This powerful message takes us deep into Colossians 3:18-4:1, revealing that our homes and workplaces are the primary arenas where we practice becoming more like Christ. We're challenged to see marriage not as a cultural construct or tax benefit, but as a divine rehearsal space—a place where God calls us to work out our transformation before the world watches. The call to wives to submit, husbands to love sacrificially, children to obey, and workers to serve with sincerity isn't about outdated hierarchy; it's about kingdom harmony. Each role requires profound humility, the kind that only comes through the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. The message confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: we often fail at these rehearsals. Husbands can be harsh and crush spirits. Wives can struggle with trust due to valid wounds. Children resist obedience. Workers perform for appearances rather than for the Lord. Yet in acknowledging our failures, we find the path forward—repentance, humility, and a willingness to keep practicing. The world is watching how we function in these everyday roles, and they're reading us long before they'll ever read the Bible. Our rehearsal matters because it reveals whether Christ truly lives in us or whether we're still dominated by selfish flesh.