THE TESTS OF THE GOOD AND GODLY LEADERSHIP

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

Over the past few days, we have been looking at the word of God to understand His perfect will for the man, husband and father which ultimately makes him the good and godly husbandman. Today, by the help of the Person of the Holy Spirit, let us look at the tests that makes the husbandman the good and godly leader at home and in the market place.

Let us consider Matthew chapter 4 and read what Jesus Christ, the perfect example of the good and godly husbandman, says.

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 as the leader?

Firstly, Jesus had knowledge of why He came to earth. He understood His 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 go and who they wanted to be if they follow Him (Lk.22:35, Jn.14:6). Do you have what it takes to get your wife and children to where they want to go and who they 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 (Lk.22:35). Can others trust you enough to follow your leadership? (Matt.5:1416). Honestly, if you have not earned the trust of your wife and children, they will never follow you, no matter what you do and the pressure you put on them..

The four planks were the test to proof that Jesus Christ, who is your example of the good and godly husbandman, was a good and godly leader, hence He had followers, who walked in His footsteps. You can be like Jesus Christ.

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, God’s perfect plans and purpose for my life as the man, husband and father, and I pursue it with commitment and discipline, because that is what makes me the good and godly husbandman in Jesus name. Amen.

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