THE FOUR PLANKS OF THE HUSBANDMAN’S INFLUENCE

Bible Texts: Matt.4:18-20, Lk.2:46, Matt.6:22, Lk.4:16-20, Philp.3:13-14, Lk.22:35, Jn.14:6, Is.61:9, Eph.6:4, Pro.31:8, Eph.5:25-29, 1Tim.3:4, Matt.5:14-16, Num.30:1-end

Today is day 19 of the 70 days of fasting with prayers. May the strength to carry on the remaining days of this spiritual exercise be upon us all and may the encounters of this season result to obvious and undeniable impact in all aspect of our lives in Jesus name. Amen

This teaching was done in September 2023 and by divine instruction, we are re-enacting it to strengthen the resolve of the husbandman to pursue with passion and purpose the assignments that lead to becoming the good and godly man, husband and father. And it is the foundations on which the husbandman stands and makes others to follow him.

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me”, Jesus said, and I will send you out to fish for people. At once they left their nets and followed him (Matt.4:18-20) NIV

Jesus met two brothers who were fishermen. He told them to follow Him and He will make them better fishermen. The two brothers immediately followed Jesus. Why did they follow Him? What did they see that influenced their decision to follow Jesus Christ? We shall examine it from four planks.

Firstly, Jesus had knowledge of why He came on earth. He understood purpose (Lk.2:46, Lk.4:16-20, Matt.6:22). Do you know where you are going and the purpose for your existence as the man, husband and father? Until you know where you are going and the reason why God made you the head, no one will follow you, no matter how hard you try.

Secondly, Jesus ran His purpose on earth with passion, commitment and strong desire. Even Apostle Paul did the same thing (Philp.3:13-14). Have you shown strong commitment and desire to pursue God’s plan for your life as the husbandman? Passion is contagious.

Thirdly, Jesus had and still has the ability and capacity to provide what is required to take the people to where they wanted to be if they follow Him (Lk.22:35, Jn.14:6). Do you have what it takes to get yourself, wife and children to where you all want to be according to the plans and purposes of God?(Is.61:9, Eph.6:4, Pro.31:28, Eph.5:25-29, 1Tim.3:4).

Fourthly, Jesus earned the trust of Simon and his brother Andrew before they chose to follow Him. He did not ask them to trust Him, he earned their trust by proofs of His conduct. And said, unto them, when I sent you without purse and scrip and shoes, lacked ye anything? And they said, nothing (Lk.22:35).

These four planks were the test to proof that Jesus Christ, who is the perfect example of the good and godly husbandman, had followers, who walked in His footsteps. You can be like Jesus Christ.

Therefore, know the purpose why God made you the man, husband and father, pursue your assignments with strong desire and commitment, equip yourself with the knowledge of the word of God, and be a person of integrity, who is reliable and dependable.

SPIRITUAL EXRCISE

• Father, in the Name of Jesus, give me hearing ears and seeing eyes and help me to know Your purpose for my life as the man, husband and father.
• Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me to pursue Your plans for my life as the husbandman.
• Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me to be like You in all that I think, say and do.

FAITH CONFESSION

I seek to know from the word of God, His perfect plans and purpose for my life and I pursue it with commitment and strong desire, because that is what enhances my godly influence and makes me the good and godly husbandman in Jesus name. Amen.

Excerpts from IN TUNE WITH GOD devotional of Saturday September 16, 2023

The devotional IN TUNE WITH GOD© is published by The Husbandman Mission International, Headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria

70 DAYS OF FASTING WITH PRAYERS (16^th December 2023 to 23^rd February 2024)

PRAYER AND INTERCESSORY GUIDELINES 2023/2024

• PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Gal.5:22, Gen.18:19, Ps.119:136, Matt.22:37, Matt.5:28, Ps.51:10, Jer.31:33, Ecc.12:13, Rev.12:17, Rom.13:10, Gal.3:10, Deut.27:26, Ps. 119:142, Rom.12:2, Rom.7:14, Ps.19:8, Lev.21:8, 2Cor.7:1

Day 19

• Father, in the Name of Jesus and by Your Spirit, open my spiritual eyes to encounter truth from the Bible
• Father, in the Name of Jesus baptize me with the spirit of faith and boldness for great exploits in 2024
• Father, baptize me with the Spirit of truth and revelation

Please, visit www.thehusbandman.com search for the title FORCE OF CHANGE 2023 and download the PRAYER & INTERCESSORY PRAYER GUIDE as well as other important information.

Jesus Christ is Lord over all.

Bro. Ebenezer O. Igure

Head of Mission

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