Main Scriptures: 1John 4:19
More Scriptures: 1Jn.4:10, Rom.5:8-10, 1Jn2:2
We love him because he first loved us. (1Jn.4:19).
On the 3rd of February, 2020, the Person of the Holy Spirit taught me the Scripture in 1Jn.4:19. He said these words to me. “Until the husband recognizes the reality of the love of God toward him, he will struggle to love his wife. It is the love of God in your heart and the understanding of who God is that influences how we respond to our sheep in their weakest and low moment”
This is profound and I pray that the Person of the Holy Spirit will reveal greater depth in your spirit that will eventually influences a greater dimension of the love of God you extend to your wife and children. As the head of the family, it is easier to love your wife and children as Christ would love them, when you have encountered the love of God in your life by the Spirit of God (Rom.5:5). And the love of God is spread abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us (Rom.5:5). There are certain actions of your wife and children that you cannot tolerate if you do not understand the love of God. For instance, it takes the love of Jesus Christ abundantly spread in your heart to still love your wife when she disrespects you or abuses your kindness and trust.
Now, how do I experience the love of Christ in my heart? The first step is for you to have a relationship with Jesus Christ by repenting of your sins and accepting as your Saviour (Jn.3:3). The second step is for you to acknowledge Him as the Lord over your life, emotions and will so that only what He says counts (Acts 10:36). Thirdly, you ask the Person of the Holy Spirit to empower to see and appreciate and understand the depth, width and height of the love of Jesus Christ (Eph.3:18). Fourthly, you ask the Person of the Holy Spirit to empower you to demonstrate His love towards your wife and children and the world, lavishly (Philp.2:13).
God wants you to demonstrate His love to your wife and children. God wants you to become the Bible that your sheep would read and the God they have heard but not seen. Be filled with His love because that is what empowers to function as the good and godly husbandman to your wife and children.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, by Your Spirit, fill me with the power of Your love and teach me how to take care of my wife and children.
- Father, by Your Spirit, empower me to discharge my duties as the godly shepherd.
- Father, by the power in the blood of Jesus Christ, deliver me from every trap of hatred, bitterness and unforgiveness.
FAITH CONFESSION
I take responsibility to be filled with the love of Jesus Christ so that I can love my wife and children lavishly with His love because that is what makes me the godly husbandman in Jesus name. Amen.
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