Main Scriptures: John 14:6
More Scriptures: Pro.4:7, Pro.13:15, Is.11:3
That you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, pleasing to all, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God. John 14:6
Do you know that the opposite of understanding is confusion? Well, that is the truth. When you lack understanding in any subject matter, two things will happen. First, you will struggle and second, you will not make progress. That is what God has and operates in and wants you to live by. You are made in His image and likeness and so you have no excuse to be stranded in the pursuit of your assignment as the godly man, husband and father. When you have understanding of what you are ordained to do as the husbandman, you will be successful. And this is why the Bible says that in all your getting, get UNDERSTANDING (Pro.4:7).
But there are three areas God wants you to have understanding. God wants you to have good understanding about His word. So, when you study your Bible, God doesn’t want you to be confused about what He says and instructs. And to help your understanding, He sent the Person of the Holy Spirit. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you (John 14:26). The more you understand the word of God, the more you grow in faith and in your relationship with Him. Secondly, God wants you to understand your wife. Your wife is like a book. You must take your time to study her and understand her personality. Consider this from the word of God. Husbands dwell with your wife according to knowledge………. that your prayers be not hindered (1Peter 3:7). A good understanding of your wife will end all the strife, hatred and discomfort that you are having with her. Thirdly, God wants you to have a good understanding of your children. It is true that you brought your child into this world and that they belong to you. It is also true that you are their father. But you must appreciate that your children just like a seed that is planted on earth, has different growth stage. It is your responsibility to understand this about your children and dwell with them in that light. Otherwise, you will provoke them to anger and lose them to the world. Father, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. (Col.3:21).
As the shepherd over your sheep and the custodian of the treasures of God, you must seek knowledge to enhance your understanding. You must ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes of understanding (Eph.1:18). You must never be comfortable with what you know about God and your sheep. You must continue to learn, unlearn and relearn because that is what makes you the good and godly man, husband and father. You are established by understanding. Seek understanding.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, have mercy upon me for living in ignorance and foolishness.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, deliver me from confusion and struggles.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me to seek knowledge and grow in understanding in all things.
FAITH CONFESSION
I have the mind of Christ, who has understanding in all things, and I walk in that light in my dealings with my wife and children because that is what makes me the good and godly husband in Jesus name. Amen.
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