LOOKING TO AND LEARNING AT THE FEET OF JESUS CHRIST (2)

Bible Texts: Jn.15:1-5, 1Pet.5:6, Jn.14:26, Jas.4:10, Matt.5:14-16, Rom.12:1-3, Heb.12:2, Rom.12:21, Rom.5:5, Eph.2:6, Jas.4:6

Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and sin which doth so easily beset us and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.

Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith……(Heb.12:1-2)

Yesterday, by the help of the Person of the Holy Spirit, you and I understood that our perfect example of the good and godly man, husbandman and father is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the embodiment of how the man should conduct his affairs, how the husband should love his wife and how the father should be the positive influence over his children (Jn.7:57, Eph.5:25, Jn.8:1).

But why must I look to and learn at the feet of Jesus Christ and from His word?

Firstly, it is because you are made in the image and likeness of God and you are seated with God through Jesus Christ in heavenly places (Gen.1:26-28, Eph.2:6). What this means is that you must be in Christ to function like Christ-good and godly husbandman. You must be in Christ and He lives in you (2Cor.5:17). Secondly, Jesus Christ also has all the keys and answers that will make you win every challenge you may have in your life as the man, husband and father. The word of God tells us this much. For I am the way, the truth and the life (Jn.14:6). The more you know Him and His ways, the more empowered you become to think, act, conduct and respond to the demands of your role as the godly husbandman.

But there is the right attitude you must have if you want to learn at the workshop of the Master, Jesus Christ.

The first is that you must have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Jesus speaking says, you must be born again (Jn.3:3-7, 2Cor.5:17). Secondly, you must be willing and be obedient to do all His commandments and instructions regarding your roles as the man, husband and father (Is.1:19). Thirdly, you must be humble in your spirit because until you accept that you do not know and you are willing to learn, you will not enjoy the grace that makes learning enjoyable (Jas.4:6). Finally, you must run your course as the husbandman with patience. The Scripture says, …..with patience run the race that is set before you (Heb.12:1b).

Every skill, knowledge, information and character traits you require to excel as the godly man, husband and father is in Jesus Christ and in His word. So, if you want your life to be like Jesus Christ as the man, husband and father, you must deliberately sign up for apprenticeship with Jesus Christ, the perfect example of the good and godly husbandman.

The Master Teacher, Jesus Christ is ever ready and prepared to accept and teach you as His apprentice. He said so in Jn.14:26. I will send the Comforter, the Holy Spirit. He will teach you all things…. (Jn.14:26). So, make a choice today to renew your apprenticeship with Jesus Christ and become like Him to your wife, children and in the marketplace. Hallelujah!

SPIRITUAL EXERCISE

• Father, in the Name of Jesus, pour upon me the spirit of humility and obedience.
• Father, in the Name of Jesus, give me a willing and a teachable spirit and help me to learn Your ways, Your truth and Your life.
• Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me to trust You, Your word and Your instructions and help me to act them truthfully.

FAITH CONFESSION

I give myself to looking to and learning at the feet of Jesus Christ and in His word because that is what empowers me to be like Him and be victorious as the good and godly husbandman in Jesus Name. Amen.

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