Bible Texts: Mk.10:42-44, Jn.1:1-3, 1Tim.1:1-5, Jos.24:15, Lk.12:32, Matt.14:13-21, Matt.17:24-27, Lk.4:38-40
But Jesus called them to him and saith unto them, ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them and their great ones exercise authority upon them. But so shall it not be among you, but whosoever will be great among you shall be your minister. And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all (Mk.10:42-44)
One of the most profound attributes of the good and godly husbandman is to serve those he leads. And that is what Jesus Christ, who is the perfect example of the good and godly husbandman, teaches to you and I who are husbandmen in Mark chapter 10 and verses 42 through to 44.
Jesus says that if you want to be great before your wife and children, you must be their minister and a servant. Remember that Jesus Christ washed the feet of His disciples, even though He is God (Jn.1:1-3). He did not think so highly of Himself but served and ministered to them and their needs. And in the end, God highly exalted Him above all.
As a minister, what does God expect from you and how are you to serve your wife and children?
Firstly, God wants you to minister to your wife and children spiritual meals. This is a true saying, if a man desireth the office of A BISHOP (ruler/leader), he desireth a good work. A bishop (ruler/minister) must be …….APT TO TEACH (1Tim.3:1,2b). And in Joshua chapter 24 and verse 15, the Bible says of the ruler, as for me and my house we will serve the Lord (Jos.24:15). God wants you to minister the word of God to your wife and children in truth and in spirit. God wants you to teach them the word and help them to live by the word of God.
Secondly, God wants you to minister to your wife and children their physical, material and emotional needs. This is what Jesus said to His disciples when they were faced with fear. Fear not, for I am with thee (Lk.12:32). When they were hungry, He feed them with food (Matt.14:13-21). When they needed to pay their tax, He provided the money needed to pay the tax authority (Matt.17:24-27). When Peter’s mother-in-law was sick of fever, He laid His hands on her and healed her (Lk.4:38-40). The Scripture has this to say about Jesus Christ.
How Jesus Christ who went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil, for God was with Him (Acts 10:38). Jesus gave hope and courage to those who were discouraged, strength to those who were weak, faith to those who were afraid and in doubt, food to those who were hungry and healing to those who were sick both physically and emotionally and assurance and confidence to those who were abused.
Being a minister to your wife and children is not about yourself but about them. It is not about your ego and pride but about humility and service. You are the good and godly husbandman to serve their interest, like Jesus Christ.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me to serve the interests of my wife and children with delight and joy.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, supply all I require to be an effective minister and servant.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, deliver me from pride and arrogance and fill me with humility.
FAITH CONFESSION
God has ordained me a leader and I minister and serve the interests and seek the well-being of my wife and children because that is what makes me the good and godly husbandman in Jesus name. Amen.
Force of Change 2022/2023: 70 Days of Fasting with Prayers
- PRAYER FOR THE FAMILY (7TH JANUARY TO 16TH JANUARY 2023)
Gen.2:15-18, Gen.12:1-4, Ps.1:1-5, Deut.4:9, 1Cor.16:19, Gen.45:32, Deut.14:26, Nah.2:1, Is.33:16, 2Chro.26:9, Gen.49:25, Gal.3:14, Deut.15:6, Lk.1:42, Rev.22:2, Ps.127:3, Ps.104:13, Ps.92:14, Gen.41:52
Day 28
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, pour out Your blessings upon my family after the order of Abraham in 2023.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, advance my family forward after the order of Isaac in 2023.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, make every member of my family better and greater in 2023.
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