Bible Texts: , 2Cor.13:5-62Pet.1:10-11, Hag.1:7, Eph.5:25, Eph.6:4, 1Tim.5:8
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you-unless, of course, you fail the test? I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the test (2Cor.13:5-6) NIV.
This is what the LORD Almighty says: Give careful thought to your ways. (Hag.1:7) NIV
As the head of the family and the male-man working and walking to become the good and godly man, husband and father, you must understand that your honour lies in doing what the Bible commands you to do (Deut.28:1). It is not enough to know what the Bible commands you to do; what gives expression and value to your headship is doing what the word of God says. That is where your honour lies. That is what makes you the honourable man, husband and father to your wife and children and in the market place of life. And that is what delights God, the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.
However, you must contend in battle to remain the honourable and godly husbandman. This is because satan, sin and the world will contest your honour. In John chapter 10 and verse 10 the Scriptures say this. The thief cometh not but to steal, to kill and to destroy (Jn.10:10). Remember that the word of God says, the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but might through God to the pulling down of strongholds (2Cor.10:4). Satan wants to deny you the ability to work with your mind and hands. He fills you with an entitlement mentality. He frustrates your effort to be gainfully employed, run and succeed with a business idea and live a holy and righteous life. You must not watch satan, sin and the world mess you up.
There are three ways you can restore the honour and dignity that comes with the office of the husbandhood. The first is through prayers, and the second is fasting. This kind goeth not forth expect by prayer and fasting (Mk.9:23). The third is by the weapon of the blood of Jesus Christ. They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the words of thy testimony (Rev.12:10).
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, break the power of pride and self righteousness in me.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, fill me with the spirit of humility.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me to do Your perfect will to my wife and children.
FAITH CONFESSION
I give attention to the word of God and I apply myself to the demands through my words and conduct because that is what makes me the honourable and godly husbandman to my wife and children in Jesus name. Amen.
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