Main Scriptures: John 14:25-26
More Scriptures: 1 Cor.13:9, Jos.1:8, Ps.25:5
Yesterday, I told you the loss I suffered when I did not allow the Lord to lead me even as I led my wife. When I got married, delay in having children was the least concern. But several months after, there were no signs that I was going to be a father. And when my wife told me that she was pregnant, I was excited. The pregnancy progressed well. Now the question was where she would go for her ante-natal. I asked men but not God. I heard of a popular gynecologist, who had done great exploits in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. I lead my wife there. And she commenced her ante-natal immediately. In the third trimester, something strange happened to my wife-her water broke. She started to leak water. The leakage became severe by each passing day and she was quickly rushed to the hospital where she had registered for her ante-natal. Within 24 hours after she was admitted, the baby’s umbilical cord collapsed. The life of my wife and child was in danger. Something had to be done immediately. A surgical procedure must commence at once. She was rushed into the theatre. And as the first surgical knife pierced through her, she screamed “Jesus”. Guess what the response of the doctor was to my wife’s calling of Jesus Christ. “Don’t call that name here”. The surgery was a disaster as we lost our first child. Sadly, for us, it was after the loss that we discovered that the doctor never believed in God-He was a free thinker.
As a leader, I failed to lead my wife to safety. But thank God today, we have been blessed by three wonderful children, all to the glory and praise of Jesus Christ. But how do I commit my life to the leadership of the Holy Spirit? Firstly, be humble. Humility is a major factor, and this means being willing and obedient to instructions however inconvenient it may be. Pride is a burden. It destroys your access to the grace of God. Secondly, ask for direction in prayers, just the same way you ask for business and career breakthrough. Thirdly, give attention to the word of God and the commandments (Jos.1:8). And as you follow these steps, you will eliminate losses, achieve great results speedily and enjoy favour from God and man.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, by Your Spirit, lead me in the way that I should go and make my ways prosperous.
- Father, by Your Spirit, order my steps only to the places You have ordained for me.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, deliver me from wrong direction, decisions and influences.
FAITH CONFESSION
I surrender my life wholly to the Person of the Holy Spirit, so that I can live a peaceable and profitable life towards my wife and children as a good and godly husband in Jesus name. Amen.
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