Main Scriptures: Luke 2:42-48
More Scriptures: Am.3:3, Matt.18:19, Ecc.4:9
Jesus Christ, when He was twelve years went up with parents to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. But in the midst of the celebration, Jesus left His parents and sat with doctors, teachers of the law and the highly intelligent people to hear their wisdom and also ask questions. When His parents returned to their home thinking that Jesus had found His way home, they discovered that He was not home. They became worried and concerned about the whereabouts of their Son, Jesus, just as any parent would. So, in verse 48 of Luke Gospel chapter 2, something interesting happened. Joseph and Mary went looking for their Son, Jesus Christ, together. Behold thy Father (Joseph) and I (Mary) sought (searched for) thee (Jesus) Lk.2:48. Eventually, His parents found Him in the temple.
Have you wondered what would have happened if it was only His mother that went searching for Jesus without the assistance of her husband, Joseph or vice versa? Your answer is as good as mine. Either of them would have been tired, frustrated and discouraged. But both of them went searching for their son TOGETHER. This is the same attitude that God expects from every husband. It may be that you have been married for some time now and your wife is yet to conceive and give your children. It could also be that the health and vitality of your wife and children is missing. No matter what is missing in your family life, if only you will cooperate with your wife, you will find it very quickly. It is ungodly for you to leave your wife alone to go looking for it. It is not right for your wife to be the one that will attend the prayer meetings for those expecting the fruits of the womb or healing services. In Ecclesiastics 4:9, the Scripture says two are better than one. Why? Because they have a good reward for their labour. And in verse 12 of Ecclesiastics chapter 4, the Scripture says and if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him. And in Amos 3:3, the Word of God says, can two walk together, except they be agreed?
What happens when you combine with your wife to find? First, it gives you speed and makes you both to find it very quickly. Secondly, it terminates frustration and discouragements. Thirdly, it guarantees victory. Jesus speaking said, whatever the two of you shall agree as touching ANYTHING on earth shall be established in heaven (Matt.18:19). Husbands, you must be at the forefront of the search with your wife and it will amaze you how quickly your testimony will arrive.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, by Your Spirit, deliver me from false estimation of self and fill me with meekness.
- Father, by Your Spirit, empower me to partner with my wife to search for all the blessing missing in our home.
- Father, by Your mercy, help us to find our blessings in You speedily
FAITH CONFESSION
I work and walk with my wife as my covenant partner to find the missing blessings because that is the will of God for me toward becoming a good and godly husband in Jesus name. Amen.
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