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LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE FORWARD

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Bible Texts: Num.8:1, Matt.5:14-16, 1Tim.4:12, Matt.8:22, Gen.12:1-3, 1Cor.13:4-8, Col.2:6, Philp.3:17-19

My dear husbandman, do you know that God wants your life to be shining examples to your wife and children and in the marketplace? Do you also know that God wants other husbandmen to observe your life and be inspired to be like Jesus Christ?

The Lord said to Moses, give Aaron the following instructions. When you set up the seven lamps in the lampstand, place them so their light shines forward in front of the lamp stand. So, Aaron did this. He set up the seven lamps in the lamp so they reflected their light forward, just as the Lord had commanded (Num.8:1-3) NLT

The Bible passage in Numbers chapter 8 and verses 1 to 3 says that the lamps were set up to reflect and shine their lights forward. That is God’s ultimate plan for you. God wants your life to reflect the life of Jesus Christ, the perfect example of the good and godly husbandman. In Matthew chapter 5, the Scripture clearly states this truth. Let your light so shine before men that they may see and glorify your Father who is in heaven (Matt.5:16).

You are leading your wife and children. And God wants you to also leave behind good and godly legacies that would speak long after you have left this world. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. ALL THE FAMILIES IN THE EARTH WILL BE BLESSED THROUGH YOU (Gen.12:3).

So, your life is much more than food, clothes, houses, cars and lifestyles (Philp.3:15-19). It is about being accountable to God for what you did with your life and the lives of your wife and children (Col.2:6). You must also understand that the first place to shine your glorious light is in your family-fold. It is not in your church-fold or friends. Your wife and children are your first congregants and they must be the first people to testify of your lights. It is not enough for you to be zealous in church or be seen to be faithful and diligent outside. It is much more important for you to first reflect the Christ-like attitude in the home front.

But for you to shine the light forward, you must allow the light of Jesus to, first and very importantly, shine abundantly in your own life. As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him (Col.2:6). As you allow the light of Christ to flood your heart, it will reflect in the way you relate with your wife and children. It will also reflect in the way you conduct yourself in the marketplace.

Therefore, strive to have more of Christ light inside you and it will rub off on your wife, children and the marketplace of life.

SPIRITUAL EXERCISE

  • Father, in the Name of Jesus, make me a living and shining example to my wife and children and in the marketplace.
  • Father, in the Name of Jesus, flood my spirit-man with the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
  • Father, in the Name of Jesus, deliver me from of hypocrisy and a double life.

FAITH CONFESSION

I am determined to live in Jesus Christ and through Him I make my life shine forward for my wife and children and the world because that is what gives value to my headship as the good and godly husbandman in Jesus Name. Amen.

PRAYER FOR BUSINESS (16TH FEB TO 25TH FEB 2023)

Col.1:29, Matt.10:10, Ps.92:4, Ps.107:22, Ps.139:14, Ecc.3:22, Tit.2:7, Deut.33:20, Ecc.3:13, Is.54:2, Matt.23:5, 2Sam.22:37, Ps.18:36, Ps.65:9, Ac.24:2, 1Tim.6:17, Ps.107:34, Ps.147:16, Mk.6:43, Pro.8:12

Day 69

  • Father, in the Name of Jesus, teach my hand to war a good warfare as I run my business faithfully and dedicatedly
  • Father, in the Name of Jesus, give me grace to give the tithe of my business fruits faithfully and cheerfully
  • Father, in the Name of Jesus, open the windows of heaven over my business for unbeatable ideas and innovation

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Jesus Christ is Lord over all.

Bro. Ebenezer O. Igure


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