Bible Texts: Rom. 8:10-14, Jn.14:26, Jn.16:13, Gal.5:18
Only husbands who are led by the Spirit of God can understand the instructions of God. And only husbands who are led by God qualify as sons of God. This is the admonition for a husband reading this. As the head of the family, you must be guided by the Spirit of God if you desire to make any meaningful impact in your family kingdom. In Jn.14:26, the Scriptures say but the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, HE SHALL TEACH YOU ALL THINGS, AND BRING ALL THINGS TO YOUR REMEMBRANCE, WHATSOEVER I HAVE SAID.
As the spiritual leader of your family, the decisions you take concerning your wife and children and in all other areas are very critical to the survival of your position as the head. And this is the more reason why you must walk and work with the Person of the Holy Spirit. You are limited by nature. You cannot know all things and everything, whether it has to do with the school your children should attend, the hospitals you should take your flock to, the journeys your wife or children should embark upon, the kind of businesses you should get yourself into, or even the place to live. It is your limitation as the leader of your family that has made the Holy Spirit very important to you.
Some of the unpleasant things you do to your wife and children may be due to your ignorance. For instance, in 1Peter 3:7-9, the Word of God says that husbands should deal with their wives according to knowledge. What knowledge? It is the knowledge of God for your wife. So, if the Holy Spirit does not teach and reveal to you the knowledge of God for your wife and even children, you may find yourself dealing treacherously with your wife (Mal.2:14) and unknowingly disobeying the instructions and commandments of God.
As the husband of the family, when you allow the Holy Spirit to lead you, it will become easier for you to delightfully obey all His instructions. You will not see your wife or children as concerns or necessary evils. When the Holy Spirit leads you, you cannot take wrong decisions about your wife and children and in every area of your endeavour.
However, for you to enjoy His partnership, you must develop the attitude of asking Him His opinion about everything you want to embark upon. And you do this through the platform of prayers. Learn to make Him your senior partner and sincerely consult with Him on the way forward and you will be amazed how refreshing your relationship will be with your wife and children.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, by the Spirit of God, lead me in every step and decision that I take concerning my wife and children.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, deliver me from the power and spirit of pride and fear.
- Father, by Your Spirit, heal my ears and eyes to hear when You speak and to see when You show me things.
FAITH CONFESSION
I am led by the Spirit of God because I desire to become the good and godly husbandman to my wife and children in Jesus mighty name. Amen.
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