Bible Texts: Jn.14:25-26, 1Cor.13:9, Ps.25:5, Ps.23:1, Jos.1:8, Jer.33:3, Jn.3:3-5, Matt.7:7, Lk.18:1
He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me. These things have I spoken unto you being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach all things and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever, I have said unto you. (Jn.14:24-26)
Did you know your greatest need as the godly man, husband and father? You may likely say money, fame or fortune. But that is not it. Your greatest need is leadership-to be led by the Spirit of God in your leadership responsibilities. It is your greatest heritage. It is the answer to spiritual dryness and confusion. The greatest mistake you will make is when you refuse to be led by the Spirit of God. The refusal of the husbandman to submit to the leadership of the Person of the Holy Spirit has been the reason why so many shepherds are confused and without direction and vision. Many husbandmen have lost the steam and energy to lead their sheep.
As the head of your family, the temptation to think that you know it all is always there and inviting. So, a lot of the time you take decision without the involvement of the Person of the Holy Spirit and end up bruised, hurt and frustrated. It is important for you to know that although you are the head of your wife and children, you do not know everything (1Cor.13:9). That is why you need the leadership of the Person of the Holy Spirit to guide you in your thoughts, direction, action and conduct.
In John chapter 14 and verse 26, the Scripture says this of the Person of the Holy Spirit. I will send the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, HE WILL TEACH YOU ALL THINGS and bring to your remembrance all things. Jesus Christ who is the perfect example of the good and godly husbandman also says of the importance of the Person of the Holy Spirit, when He says the Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth. As the person ordained by God to provide good and godly leadership to your wife and children, you are daily faced with the questions as to what to do, how to do it, what to say and how to say it. If you must make sound godly decisions as the goodly man, husband and father, you seek fellowship with the Person of the Holy Spirit.
But how do I enjoy the leadership of the Person of the Holy Spirit? Firstly, you must be born again by accepting Jesus Christ into your life as your Lord and Personal Saviour (Jn.3:3-5). Secondly, you must give attention to the study and meditation of the word of God. So, get a Bible, join a Bible believing church, and acquaint yourself with spiritually uplifting books, tapes as well as meetings. Thirdly, you must always and deliberately ask the Person of the Holy Spirit in prayers for guidance and direction (Ps.23:1, Matt.7:7, Lk.18:1). If Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom of the Church, was led by the Spirit of God, then you have a greater need of the Ministry of the Holy Spirit.
The world lies in wickedness and deception. Truth is scarce and trust is few. It is dangerous to lead yourself, your wife and children by guess work. As the head of your family, being led by God is a major factor to your success as the good and godly man, husband and father.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, fill me with the Spirit of humility and lead me in the way that I should go.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, please order my steps through Your words and make it profitable to me.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, deliver me from going the wrong direction, making the wrong decisions and exerting the wrong influences on my wife and children and in my sheepfold.
FAITH CONFESSION
I surrender my life wholly to the Person of the Holy Spirit, so that He can lead me in all things and at all times, thereby making me to live a peaceable and profitable life towards my wife and children as the good and godly husbandman in Jesus name. Amen.
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A good word and timely brother. It seems as if there is spiritual frontal attack on the family. All things by prayer and supplication… thank you
God bless you sir.
Yes, indeed there is frontal attack on the family by satan, sin and the world. This is because the family is the foundation upon which righteous systems, people, process and structures are built. As heads of our families, we must keep fighting by the word of God against these forces and we shall prevail in Jesus name. Amen.