In my upcoming book, Marriage ROCKS for Christian Couples, I make a point that a key ingredient to authentic marriage is spouse's ability to redeem one another. Part of being a redemptive spouse is covering each other in difficult situations.
Rob gives a fabulous demonstration of what it means to be redemptive in the current episode. When sensing Celia's hurt, he immediately intervenes to cover her. He confronts the situation aggressively while maintaining sensitivity to the situation.
Celia's response says it all. Rob is her hero.
In my own marriage, there are few better feelings that knowing that my wife has my back. When I'm struggling, she is praying for me. When I'm overwhelmed, she picks up my slack. When I'm tired she serves me. For me, she is a portrait of human redemption--much like Christ does for us in a spiritual sense.
What are you doing to redeem your spouse? This is your call to be a hero in your home.
