DAY 6 of FASTING AND PRAYER
Bible Texts: Mk.1:21-22, Mk.9:29, Lk.18:1, Lev.6:9, Lk.10:19, Jn.3:5-7, 2Cor.5:19, Ps.24:1-2, Ps.1-1-3, Rom.5:5, Jn.3:16
One of the benefits of fasting and prayer is empowerment. And as the husbandman, you need to be empowered by the Holy Ghost to run the race of life to become the good and godly man, husband and father. So, today I want to bring to your consciousness your authority in Christ, since you know more of who you are in Jesus.
And they went into Capernaum and straightaway on the Sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught. And they were astonished at his doctrine, for he taught them as one that had authority and not as the scribes (Mk.1:21-22)
Jesus Christ, who is the perfect example of the good and godly husbandman, is a man of authority. He taught the people with power and deep knowledge. He owned His role as Christ and was in charge of the affairs of His calling while on earth. He understood the reasons why He came to earth, and He went everywhere doing good, triumphing. And as the husbandman, you are called by God to be like Jesus Christ in authority and power.
What does not constitute authority as the husbandman?
As the husbandman, emotionally molesting your wife and children or breathing down their necks is not a sign of authority. It is called bullying. Screaming and forcing your way down their throats, even when it is not consistent with the word of God, is not authority but selfishness. Exercising your physical strength to beat up your wife is not authority but molestation. Abusing and cursing your wife and children and destroying their self-esteem is not authority but wickedness. Denying them your goodwill because they have offended you is not a show of authority but foolishness on your part.
This is the authority you have in Jesus Christ.
And Jesus said unto them, come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. And straightway they forsook their nets and followed him (Mk.1:18)
As the husbandman, the authority God wants you to exercise is to lead your wife and children in the ways and admonition of the Lord Jesus Christ (Eph.5:25-29, Eph.6:4). God wants you to have the God-kind of influence that will make your wife and children follow you, in righteousness. The authority God wants you to demonstrate is to rebuke the works of satan, sin and the world in and around your life and the lives of your wife and children (Mk.1:25). God has given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and not on your wife and children, to overcome all the powers of the enemies, and not overpowering your wife and children (Lk.10:19). That is the proof of your authority in Jesus Christ.
But for you to exercise the authority of God in your life, you must have a personal relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus Christ (Jn.3:5-7, 2Cor.5:19, Ps.24:1-2, Ps.1-1-3). Secondly, you must give attention to study, meditation, and obedience to the Word of God (Jn.5:39, 2Tim.2:15, Jos.1:6-8). Thirdly, you must walk by faith and not by sight through the spirit of faith (Heb.11:1-6, Rom.10:10, Heb.11:32). Fourthly, you must walk in the love of Christ towards all people (Rom.5:5, Jn.3:16). Finally, you must engage the weapons of praise, prayer and fasting and keep your prayer altar burning (Mk.9:29, Lk.18:1, Lev.6:9).
God has given you authority to make your calling as the husbandman effective and successful as the man, husband and father. Therefore, make your life a blessing and not a burden, and live after the pattern of Jesus Christ.
Hallelujah!
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, forgive me for the misplaced use of the authority in my life as the man, husband and father.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me to exercise authority and power in Your love and mercy.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me to live a life of humility and service.
FAITH CONFESSION
I have authority and I exercise it in godliness, mercy and the love of Christ because that is what makes me the good and godly man, husband and father 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.
FORCE OF CHANGE: 70 DAYS OF FASTING WITH PRAYER
PRAYER AND INTERCESSORY GUIDELINES 2025/2026
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Ps.95:1-7, Ps.89:1-3, Ps.85:1-3, Ps.103:1-10
Day 6
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, we thank You for providing all our needs in 2025
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, we thank You for being our Shepherd and Leader
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, we thank You for increasing our store houses and barns in 2025
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