Main Scriptures: Eph.5:1-2
More Scriptures: Phil.3:17, 1Thess.1:6, Eph.5:1
It is often said that until you learn how to be a follower, you cannot be an effectual leader. This is why as the head of your family; you must understand that followership or loyalty from your wife and children begins with your followership of the Person of Jesus Christ. Be ye therefore followers of God as dear children, and walk in love as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour (Eph.5:1-2) This is the Scripture of our main text today. And it is directed to husbands, who have been called by God to lead their families. Paul was speaking to his followers the same way your wife and children are ordained by God to follow you. They are your sheep and you are their shepherd. For instance, Isaac followed his father and Sarah also followed her husband, Abraham (Gen.12:1-3). However, God wants your wife and children to follow you in the path of righteousness. That is, you are to lead them in the way of the Lord (1Cor.11:1b).
But for you to lead your wife and children in the things that are right, you must first be a follower of Jesus Christ. His life must reflect in your own life-the thought of your heart, your speech, your conduct on and off the home front. It is your walk with God that determines how much influence you will have over your flock. Most importantly, your life must demonstrate your unwavering submission to the will of God, from His Word- Bible. What this means is that your life must be a show. In Matt.5, the word of God says, let your light so shine before men that they may glorify God Who is in heaven. As a husband, if your wife and children have become rebellious or resisting following you, you must ask yourself these following questions. Am I living a transparent life that my wife and children can emulate? Have I truly been a worthy mentor to them? Does my action toward my wife and children and the things of God agrees with what I say? Have I done something different from what I teach or say? Your wife and children are watching you. If they don’t see you as a worthy example, they will not follow you no matter how much you shout or intimidate them. Therefore, it is important for you to continually examine your life to see if you are still doing the right thing to God and to them (2Cor.13:5).
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, by Your Spirit, empower me to follow You in all things
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, as I follow You, let the Spirit of loyal followership come upon my wife and children
- Father, by the power in the blood of Jesus, destroy every rebellious spirit working in my life and the life of flock.
FAITH CONFESSION
My wife and children shall follow me as their shepherd because I am a follower of Jesus Christ in Jesus mighty name. Amen
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I am so far off Base today with my wife my world has fallen off the path of being a good and Godly husband. Just Last night it all came tumbling down. I had a dream that my wife was slapping me and I lost it. Turned out to be the worst mistake ever made.I don’t know what to do with myself . And I ain’t feeling to good about nothing.
God bless you sir and trust that this message meets you well. I want to assure you that you will not lose your mind nor your wife adn family. I want you to know that Jesus loves you and wants the best for you and your family. So, this is what I want you to do and speak out loudly and consistently (Romans 10:10)
1. I have the mind of Christ and so I am overwhelmed by the peace of God.
2. I shall not fear because I have the Spirit of boldness and a sound mind.
3. I am victorious because I have overcome every negative and satanic plot by the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
You can record the confessions or write it somewhere that you can see. Believe what you say and be focused on what it shall deliver to you irrespective of what the present circumstances may be showing you (Heb.11:2).
I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, a reversal of every loss you may have suffered in your marital life and cancel every evil plot to destroy your relationship with your wife. I command the power of God to work through you to bring the peace and joy and satisfaction you desire to see between you and your wife and family.
You are blessed. Jesus Christ is Lord over you and your wife and family
Bro. Ebenezer O. Igure
Missioner, The Husbandman Mission International, Abuja, Nigeria
Publisher of the husbandman devotional IN TUNE WITH GOD