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
The perfect will of God for the husbandman is for his wife and children to follow him. God wants the husbandman to command the loyalty and followership of his wife and children because that what good and godly leadership means. But what is the test of a good and godly leadership expected of the husbandman that commands the followership of his wife and children?
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 Christ, the perfect example of the good and godly leader, 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?
Jesus understood the purpose why He came to earth (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, your wife and children will not follow you, no matter how hard you try to force them to follow you.
Jesus pursued His purpose on earth with passion, commitment and strong desire. Have you shown strong commitment and desire to pursue God’s plan for your life as the husbandman that your wife and children can see be inspired about? Passion is contagious.
Jesus had the 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 lead your wife and children to where they want to go and help them fulfill the plans and purposes of God for their lives? (Is.61:9, Eph.6:4, Pro.31:28, Eph.5:25-29, 1Tim.3:4).
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). Does your wife and children trust you enough to follow you and your ways (Matt.5:14-16)? Honestly, if you have not earned their trust, no matter what you do and the pressure you put on them, they will never follow you.
These four tests of leadership Jesus showed are for your example as the husbandman. God wants you to lead like Jesus Christ in your home. God wants you to follow the model of Jesus Christ as you lead your life, and the lives of your wife and your children.
Hallelujah!
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- 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 makes me the good and godly husbandman who earns the trust and followership of my wife and children in Jesus name. Amen.
Important Decision To Make Today!
Now that you have read the devotional, it is very important for you to have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. It is the first step in your walk of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Please, pray this prayer in faith.
Lord, Jesus, I come to you today, just as I am. I acknowledge that I have fallen short of Your glory. I ask for Your forgiveness of my sins today. I invite You into my life to be my Lord and Saviour. Thank You for saving my life.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
- PROPHETIC WORD FOR 2026: YEAR OF VISIBILITY
Arising from my encounter from the Word of God and by the prompting of the Person of the Holy Spirit, the prophetic word for everyone in the Mission and those connected to the Mission is from Zephaniah chapter 3 and verse 20. 2026 is YEAR OF VISIBILITY.
- FORCE OF CHANGE 2025/2026
The Mission’s annual fasting and prayer, also known as Force of Change commences from Saturday December 13, 2025 to Friday February 20, 2026. The prayer points and additional information shall be shared on the Mission’s platform, e.g. whatsapp, facebook, google playstore, instagram. Let us all begin to prepare ourselves for this life transforming spiritual exercise for all-round transformation of our lives and destinies.
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