BE ON THE WATCHTOWER, ALWAYS!

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat (Lk.22:31)

Jesus Christ, who is the perfect example of the good and godly husbandman, was always on the watchtower for His disciples (Lk.18:1). Jesus told Simon Peter, one of His disciples, what satan planned to do, and the counter-measure He had put in place to protect him from the plan of satan.

God wants you to imitate what Jesus Christ did for Peter. God wants you to always be on the watchtower for your wife and your children, because it is at the watchtower that He shows you things to come, and what His plans are for them. You are not just their father or husband; you are a watchman. Every misbehaviour from your sheep is influenced by invincible forces of satan, sin and the world, which you may not see with your physical eyes (Eph.2:2). There are ungodly forces that are causing the misconduct or unpleasant attitude of your sheep, but as the good and godly shepherd, with authority and power in Jesus, you can protect and deliver them, by doing what Christ did for Peter (Lk.10:19, Jn.10:29).

So, what did Jesus do against the plans satan had for Peter? He prayed for him.

But I have prayed for thee, that they faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren (Lk.22:32)

Jesus did not confront Peter, because He knew he was not the problem. Rather, Jesus confronted satan, the root cause. Your wife and your children are not the problem. Satan, sin and the world are. The unseen forces of darkness coming from satan, sin and the world are influencing their negative actions and conduct (Eph.2:2). Therefore, go against those satanic forces by engaging the weapon of prayer of faith and bold declaration, standing on the Word of God (Eph.6:12).

Hallelujah!

SPIRITUAL EXERCISE

• Father, in the Name of Jesus, baptise me with the Spirit of grace and supplication to always remain in the watchtower of prayer for my wife and my children.
• Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me not to be weary in watching over my wife and my children in prayer.
• Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me to overcome the ungodly forces that are influencing the negative actions and misbehaviour of my wife and children.

FAITH CONFESSION

I am the good and godly husbandman, and I stand at the watchtower, praying for my wife and children so they can be righteous vessels of honour unto God and His kingdom in Jesus’ name. Amen.

PRAYER OF SALVATION/REDEDICATION

Now that you have read the devotional, you need to have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ (1Tim.2:4). It is the first step in your walk of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Please, pray this prayer of salvation 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.

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