Bible Texts: Gen.50:18-20, Rom.8:1, Eph.5:25-29, 1Pet.3:7-9, Matt.19:5, Rom.12:1-3, Eph.5:25, 1Cor.13:4-7, Rom.5:5, Philp.4:8, Eph.6:4, 1Pet.5:8, Gen.1:26-28
As the good and godly husbandman, I want us to consider the lesson from the mirror. Every time you look into the mirror you see the perfect reflection of what you look like and the dress you put on. The mirror shows you the minutest details and spots either on your face or dress. But as soon as you walk away from the mirror, you do not see those spots and may not be able to recollect perfectly what you saw when you look at the mirror. Relating with the story in Genesis chapter 50 to the message of the mirror, you will understand that forgiveness is greater than hatred, and mercy most treasured than silver and gold.
And his brethren also went and fell down before his face and they said behold, we be thy servants. And Joseph said unto them fear not for am I in the place of God? But as for you, ye thought evil against me but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive (Gen.50:18-20)
Joseph’s brother betrayed him. They sold him to slavery. They lied about him and put their father, Jacob under pressure. Yet, when his brothers needed food and were starving, they had to go to Egypt where their brother was in charge. Joseph had the advantage. He had the power to do as it pleased him- take revenge and imprison his brothers. Rather than take this route and exercise his authority, he said, “am I now taking the place of God?” Joseph says I know you have offended me but I have looked away from the mirror and I honestly cannot recollect your offences. I have let go and let God because mercy and forgiveness is a proof of maturity.
As the godly husbandman, do you have a bank in your heart where you keep records of the offences of your wife and children? Do you always want to take revenge against your wife sheep because you think you have the advantage? If anything, God wants you to walk away from their offences. God wants you to forgive their trespasses as He has always forgives you (Matt.6:12). It is true that your wife or children has offended you. But as the representative of Jesus Christ to your wife and children and in your home, you must deliberately forgive them. You must make the choice to look away from their faults rather than dwell on them.
Forgiveness is not a feeling. It is a hard, wise and conscious decision. It may be difficult but it is not impossible because God’s grace is available and sufficient for you. And you have the mind of Christ, made in His image and likeness (Gen.1:26-28).
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, deliver me from pride and arrogance.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, fill me with the heart of compassion and mercy toward my wife and children.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, fill me with Your love and power to forgive my wife and children instantly.
FAITH CONFESSION
I have considered mercy over hatred and compassion over revenge because that is what defines my leadership as the good and godly husbandman in Jesus name. Amen.
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Bro. Ebenezer O. Igure
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