Main Scriptures: Ex.20:13
More Scriptures: Jer.29:11, Matt.6:15, Ezk.27:31
In the past two days, we have considered from the word of God two traps that satan sets for you and me and how dangerous it could be if we fall into them. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ that you will not fall in Jesus Name. And if you have already fallen into any, the blood of Jesus Christ delivers you. Amen and Amen. Another ambush that satan lays for husbands is the landmine of suicide. As a husband, it is a fact that you are under pressure to meet the demands of your family, work and extended relations. You work hard and yet it seems nothing is working. Daily you endeavour to be responsible to God and your sheep but it doesn’t seem to fit. So, in your confused state and struggle, satan shows you how worthless it is to live. He tells you that life is cheap and can be terminated. He even tells you that you do not lose anything killing yourself. He shows you how simple it is to take your life. He tells you it is the best alternative to your challenges. He magnifies your problems and makes you think that you are the only husband who is going through those attacks. He tries to paint your problems bigger than they appear. And in all of these, you conclude that suicide is the way out. It is a big lie.
See what the Scripture says from the beginning. THOU SHALL NOT KILL (Ex.20:13). God has commanded that killing is a sin. So, if you take your life, you have killed yourself and that is a sin. And the word of God says that the wages of sin is death and all sinners shall end up in the lake of unquenchable fire. Satan wants you to fall into the trap of suicide not only to end your hope on earth but also to welcome you in hell. Husbands, God has inscribed you in the palm of His hands. He has great plans for you and His end for you is not evil but good (Jer.29:11). God does not intend that your wife will become a widow or your children fatherless. He wants you to lead them, alive and well. The Bible says that Christ has given you and me all that pertains to life and godliness. The finances, materials and healthiness that seem to be a challenge to you can be solved in Jesus. All you need to do is to cast your burden upon Jesus Christ because He cares. As the leader, you must anchor your hope in Jesus Christ and the provision He has made on the Cross for you. He is rich yet He became poor so that through His poverty you can be rich. So, it is not true that you will end up poor. Jesus Christ took strips on His back so that you can be healed of every sickness in you and around your flock. It is a lie that you or your flock cannot be healed or satisfied with the goodness of life.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, deliver me from the ambush of suicide.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, make me overcome the landmine of suicide.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me to overcome every satanic thoughts and imagination of suicide in my life.
FAITH CONFESSION:
I overcome the landmine of suicide and live to be a blessing to my wife and children because it is the will of God for me as the good and godly husband in Jesus Name. Amen.
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