SHARPENING YOUR SAW OF AUTHORITY

Bible Texts: 2Tim.2:14-15, Pro.4:18, Jn.8:32-33, 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,

As we come to the closing days of July 2023, the year of the WORD OF GOD, it is important for you and I to strengthen ourselves with the knowledge of the truth of God’s word by studying, meditating and acting on the word so that we can continue to grow as good and godly husbandmen.

It is to this end that the Person of the Holy Spirit has inspired a recall of the teaching of November 2022 in order to remind you and I the need to keep increasing in the knowledge of God for us as good and godly men, husbands and fathers.

Have you ever worked with a blunt knife, scissor or hoe? If you have, you will understand that it comes with so much struggle and effort and frustration when put to use. It is not that the object is bad in itself; it is because it has not been maintained by sharpening it regularly, especially after use. So, it is with every husbandman. And that is an aspect I would like to teach today.

Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about works. It is of no value and only ruins those who listen. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed ad who correctly handles the word of truth (2Tim.14-15) NIV

As the good and godly husbandman, if you do not sharpen your saw of authority, it will be very difficult for you to retain your usefulness in leading your life, wife and children.

What then is your saw of authority? It is knowledge.

Study to show thyself approved as a workman who is not ashamed but rightly dividing the word of truth (2Tim.2:15)

The Scripture admonishes you to strengthen your call as the priest, pastor, bishop and prophet over your wife and children and even your life, through the continuous study both of the word of God and other anointed materials. In John chapter 8 and verses 32-33, the Word of God says,

And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free (Jn.8:32-33)

The more you know the word of God for your life and you keep it at in your heart and commit to doing them, and actually doing the word, the stronger and more fruitful you will be as the good and godly husbandman.

But how do you sharpen your saw of authority through the knowledge of God’s word?

You must begin a new relationship with the Person of Jesus Christ by accepting Him into your life as your Lord and Saviour (Jn.3:3-6, Acts 10:36). You must also give attention to studying the Bible and meditating on it day and night, as a way of life (Jn.8:32, Jos.1:6-8, Ps.1:1-3). You must daily crave to want to know more about Jesus Christ and what He represents as the good and godly husbandman. You must never get to a point in your life when you assume you know too much or you know it all. You must never be comfortable with where you are and with the knowledge that you have. If you do, you will become like the blunt saw that is put to work. Finally, you must invest your time and money to buy and read anointed Christian books on sports, health, food, nutrition, sexuality, finances and much more. This will help you broaden your scope about other areas of human endeavours that will make you to be useful to your life, wife, children and to the world.

Keep sharpening your saw of authority through the knowledge of the word of God. It is your access to becoming the good and godly husbandman.

SPIRITUAL EXERCISE

• Father, in the Name of Jesus, save me from the power of the pride of life and ignorance.
• Father, in the Name of Jesus, baptize me with a teachable and humble spirit.
• Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me to delight in seeking Your word and doing them.

FAITH CONFESSION

I seek to know more and more and more about God’s commandments for me as the man, husband and father and I give myself to doing all that the word commands with joy and gladness because that is what sharpens my saw of authority as the good and godly husbandman in Jesus name. Amen.

(Culled from IN TUNE WITH GOD devotional of Monday November 14, 2022)

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