I CAN SEE THE BIGGER PICTURES

Bible Texts: Num. 13:1-30, Matt.6:22, Is.8:18, Pro.31:25

Our main text today tells of the story of Joshua, Caleb and the 12 spies. These men were sent to spy the land that God had promised them. They spied the land and discovered that there were giants in the land and became frightful. But two men out of the 12 saw beyond the picture and the fact on ground. These men were Joshua and Caleb. They gave a different report to the one who sent them, Moses, the prophet. They said, we are well more than able (Jos.13:30).

Your wife and children may appear to be like those giants found in the Promised Land the spies went to. They may appear to be an impossible case to handle. God is saying to you that you should look at the bigger pictures. There is nothing wrong with your wife and children. Just the same way Joshua and Caleb did not focus on the fact but on the promise, you are expected to focus on the promise of God for making you the head of the family and spiritual leader in the home. The word of God says in Is.8:18 that the children He has given to you, they are for signs and wonders. So look beyond what is happening to your children now and see them as signs and wonders to their generation.

In Pro.31:25 the Scriptures say strength and honour are her clothing. God designed your wife for honour and not for shame and embarrassment. If you notice anything contrary, understand that satan, your adversary is at work. Your wife is a honorable woman. She is a woman of strength and dignity. Don’t let her present circumstances make you give up on her. Can you imagine what would have happened if the people of Israel had believed the report of the 10 spies? They would not have had the courage to possess the Promised Land, notwithstanding the fact that God promised to give it to them.

God has designed you to enjoy your wife and children. There are great promises lined up for your flock. It is not a mistake that you married your wife or have children. God has programmed your home to be full of precious things (Ezk.28:13). Don’t settle for anything less.

But how can I see the bigger pictures as the leader in my home? Firstly, by holding on to the truth of God’s word tirelessly. Secondly, by trusting God and His promises above any other human report about your wife and children. Thirdly, by confessing on a daily basis God’s plan for your wife and children. What this means is for you to keep declaring your expectations of your wife and children rather than what they are manifesting. Fourthly, walk in love towards God and your wife and children. One of the enemies you must fight as the head of the family is bitterness and hatred. It is poison that hinders the fulfillment of God’s will in your home. Fifthly, keep your eyes at the goal rather than being distracted (Matt.6:22).

SPIRITUAL EXERCISE

• Father, empower me by Your Spirit to live above the flesh
• Father, teach me how to engage my spirit man for spiritual demand of prayer and fasting
• Father, anoint my head with fresh power, wisdom and might.

FAITH CONFESSION

I am anointed by the Spirit of God to reign in love in my family as the head of my wife and children in Jesus name. Amen.

Sunday April 24, 2022

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