Bible Texts: Hab.3:17-19, Matt.11:6, Ps.98:1, Ps.96:12, Ps.100:1-2, Is.61:3, Ps.119:89, Num.23:19, Philp.4:4, Philp.2:13, 1Thess.5:16-18, 2Chro.20:22, Matt.7:7, Jn.10:10
Today’s message is to encourage the husbandman not to give up on God and His word. It is to inspire hope that regardless of the harsh economic conditions ravaging the earth, there is a victory for you.
Recently, I had a conversation about the high expectations of the husbandman and the challenges he daily confronts. And I humorously concluded that it is not easy to be a man. But then, I remembered that there is a way out of the challenges that confront the man, husband and father. It dawned on me by the help of the Person of the Holy Spirit that the attitude of the husbandman to the issues of life determines whether or not he wins.
Now what is the winning attitude? It is the attitude of gratitude; intentionally rejoicing in God and His word because that is where divine intervention is born and your faith wins.
Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines, the labour of the olive shall fail and the fields shall yield no meat, the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and the there shall be no herd in the stalls. Yet I will rejoice in the Lord. I will joy in the God of my salvation (Hab.3:17-18)
The word of God in Habakkuk says that although there is no fruit in the vine, the tree did not blossom and the fields did not yield meat, yet I will rejoice. There is one attitude you must have if we want to win. You must rejoice in the Lord and joy in the God of your salvation.
As the husbandman, it may appear as if things are rough for you today. It may look as if your world is crumbling. It may even seem as if all your efforts and labour you are putting are not yielding the results you want to see. It may look as if you have reached the end of the road and your back is against the wall and there seems to be no way of escape for you. God is saying to you this morning, rejoice! God is telling you today to change your attitude from hopelessness, anger and bitterness towards God, His Son, Jesus Christ, and His word to that of thanksgiving, praise and joy. Inspite of the challenges, the Spirit of God is asking you to be joyful.
Rejoice! Again, I say be joyful!
But how do I cultivate the attitude of gratitude and be joyful?
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, forgive me for allowing the spirit of heaviness and ingratitude to gain root in my life.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, deliver me from the spirit of murmuring and complaining.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, baptize me with the spirit of joy and empower me to have the attitude of gratitude.
FAITH CONFESSION
My God is faithful and His word is true, therefore, I rejoice always and joy in the God of my salvation, regardless of the challenges because that is that attitude that makes me an overcomer as the good and godly husbandman in Jesus name. Amen.
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Bro. Ebenezer O. Igure
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