“WHY” DETERMINES “WHAT”

Bible Texts: Pro.31:25-29, Jn.14:26, 2Cor.10:4, Col.3:21

The above title was taken from Dr. John Maxwell’s book. He says, “why determines what”.When I was studying his book, the Holy Spirit inspired in my heart to teach on this subject. As a husband and the head of your family, you must have experienced times when your wife or children behave in certain unpleasant ways. Sometimes, you wonder if you made a mistake marrying your wife or having children. But I want you to know that as the shepherd of your flock and the pastor over your wife and children, the whys should stimulate the what. The actions or inactions of your flock should inspire you to define what to do.

Why did my wife disrespect me? Why did my wife cheat on me? Why did my wife hide her finances from me? Why did my wife not cook my special meal for me? Why did my wife not wash my clothes? Why has my wife not conceived since we got married? Why is my wife a talkative? Why?????????????. Why did my children not do well in school? Why are my children rebellious? Why are my children disrespectful? Why do my children find it difficult to listen to instructions? Yes, so many whys! Don’t be discouraged. Don’t be downcast. Don’t throw in the towel. Don’t raise your hands up in defeat. Don’t allow your enemy, satan, to have the final say. In all of these questions that have been raised and the many whys in your heart, these is what to do to reverse the ungodly trend in the life of your wife and children.

Firstly, renew your mind and see satan as the influence behind the negatives working in the lives of your wife and children. If you don’t see satan as the cause, you will be attacking the wrong people-wife, children, relations, friends and even the society. And when you accept this truth, you will be able to wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers and wickedness in high places (Eph.6:12). Secondly, you must maintain focus by seeing the plan of God for your wife and children. God has great plans for your wife (Pro.31:25-29) and children (Is.61:9). Let this vision drive your resolve to find a godly solution rather than back out. Thirdly, engage the help of the Person of the Holy Spirit to help you. He can teach you all things (Jn.14:26). Fourthly, walk in love towards your wife and children because the love of God CONQUERS ALL.

SPIRITUAL EXERCISE

• Father, through Your Holy Spirit, open my eyes to see the real enemies against my flock.
• Father, by Your Spirit, teach me what to do and how to do it for a life of victory.
• Father, by the blood of Jesus Christ, restore my flock’s honour and dignity.

FAITH CONFESSION

I remain steadfast and focus on my wife and children until Christ is formed in them because that is what makes me a good and godly husband in Jesus name. Amen.

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 Bro. Ebenezer O. Igure

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