Main Scriptures: Philippians 2:5-7
More Scriptures: Lk.22:27, Php.2:29, Lk.12:37
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but MADE HIMSELF OF NO REPUTATION taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore, God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the Name which is above every name (Philp.2:5-9).
I have found out that the way up is down and the pathway to honour and dignity is service. If any leader can serve the people he is leading, he will surely be enthroned as the king. And that is why today’s devotional is very important to every husbandman who wants to be honoured and respected by his sheep. As the good and godly husbandman, you do not have any reputation to protect because God sent you to your sheep to serve them faithfully and joyfully. You are serving your sheep not because you expect any reward from them but because Jesus Christ, who is your perfect example of the good and godly husbandman, came to serve humanity and had given you example to follow. He stooped low to wash His disciples’ feet. And because you have the mind of Christ, you have the power to function like He would to your wife and children.
This is very important because most husbands who are in pursuit of reputation have become bullies and oppressors to their sheep. They make comments like these to their sheep, “do you know me?” Do you know that I am your husband or father? Well, it doesn’t matter how much you think you know or have. If you want to be like Jesus Christ to your wife and children, serving them is your way into their lives. Don’t forget that the day you remind your sheep of your status in the home it is an indication that you have lost your reputation. If Jesus Christ, the Head and Husband of the Church made Himself of no reputation, then you have no status, rank or position to protect. So, sitting and doing nothing physical to assist or support at home because you are a man and the head is simply pride and foolishness. Folding your hands to allow your wife to do everything is wickedness. As a husband, you retain your position as the head of your family by service and not by claiming status. When you understand that you are like Christ to your flock, you will not struggle to serve them the same way Jesus Christ served His disciples. And as you do this, He will exalt you before your wife and children and outsiders. However, there is one thing you must fight against. It is pride and ego. It is satanic and God hates it. So, be humble and be a true servant to your wife and children.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, fill me with the Spirit of grace and humility to serve my wife and children faithfully and joyfully.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, deliver me from the force of pride and ego.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, make me a shining example to my wife and children.
FAITH CONFESSION
I lay aside my ego and I make myself of no reputation because serving my wife and children is what makes me the good and godly husbandman in Jesus Name. Amen.
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