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THE GODLY HUSBANDMAN ENJOYS LIFE AND PEACE

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Main Scriptures: Rom.8:5-6

More Scriptures: Gal.5:16, Rom.6:12, Gal.6:8

No carnal husband can love his wife as Jesus Christ has loved the Church. Until a husband is in Christ, it would be difficult for him to love his wife and children the same way Jesus would love them. This is very important especially in the age we are in, where carnality has taken the place of spirituality. As the head of your family and the shepherd of your sheepfold, you cannot afford to live and lead your flock with the standard and rules of the world. Now, understand that when the Bible says carnality, it refers to the principles of the world. And because your office as a husband is spiritual, it would be a struggle for you to take charge of your flock using the principles of the world (Gen.2:15-18). This is why the Scripture has this to say in Rom.8:6. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. God wants abundant life in your relationship with your wife and children, because that is why He sent the Bridegroom, Jesus, to the world. God wants to give you peace of mind. He doesn’t want you to live in chaos with your wife and children.

However, for you to enjoy life and peace, you must walk after the Spirit. There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit (Rom.8:1). As a leader over your wife and children, you cannot lead them well until you allow the Person of the Holy Spirit to lead you. When you learn to submit to the instruction of the Holy Spirit, then it would be easier for your flock to obey your instructions. In John 14:26, the Holy Spirit is assigned to teach and guide and even show us things to come. So, when you consider the challenges and demands that come with being the head of your family, you would realize that you cannot do without Him. And as you allow Him to lead you, you will enjoy life and peace. Your family fold would become like the Garden of Eden. Infact, the beer parlour and drinking joints would no longer be attractive to you. Creating extra activities just to kill time would not interest you anymore but seeking peace with your wife and children becomes your priority and your longing every day.

SPIRITUAL EXERCISE

  • Father, by Your Spirit, teach me how to walk with You in truth and in Spirit.
  • Father, in the Name of Jesus, deliver me from every force and influence of carnality.
  • Father, in the Name of Jesus, lead me in the way that I should go about my wife and children.

FAITH CONFESSION

I have made up my mind to walk after the Person of the Holy Spirit because I am determined to be a good and godly husband to my wife and children in Jesus name. Amen.


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