Main Scriptures: Ps.23:1-3
More Scriptures: Job 33:12, Php.4:19, 2Cor.3:5
A WORD FOR SOMEONE TODAY BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD
“Are you discouraged as the man, husband and father because you have lost your job? Have you lifted your hands in defeat because of the challenges you have with your wife and children? Have you been told that you cannot succeed as the husbandman? Are you struggling to meet up with the expectations of the godly man, husband and father? Have you lost your respect, dignity and honour you once enjoyed from your sheep? Are you thinking of walking out on your wife and children? Are you contemplating suicide because satan whispers into your heart that you are worthless?”
If any of the above speaks to you, please pause for a moment and read these verses of the bible slowly.
“THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, I LACK NOTHING,
HE MAKES ME TO LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES, HE LEADS ME BESIDE QUIET WATERS, HE REFRESHES MY SOUL.
HE GUIDES ME ALONG THE RIGHT PATHS FOR HIS NAME’S SAKE.
EVEN THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE DARKEST VALLEY, I WILL FEAR NO EVIL FOR YOU ARE WITH ME, YOUR ROD AND YOUR STAFF, THEY COMFORT ME” Ps.23:1-4
In the last few months I have read reports of husbands who have murdered their wives. In fact, a report captioned it, “Murderous Marriage”. I have also had the privilege of counseling husbands who desperately want to opt out of their marriage and those who want to start a negative lifestyle -drinking, adultery and much more. I took a study of these incidences and discovered that these husbands had lost their jobs at one point or the other. Some of them are overwhelmed by the challenges and demands of the good and godly man, husband and father. So, the pressure of leading their flock overwhelms them. But I have good news for you. GOD IS MORE THAN ENOUGH TO GIVE YOU A BAIL OUT. Did I hear you say, “bail out”? Yes! That is what I mean. When God gives you a bail out, He sets you upon the high places of the earth. He becomes your sufficiency. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not lack (Ps.23:1). As the head of your family, God is more than enough to supply all that you will ever need to take care of your family. He is called the All-Sufficient God. He has everything you need. He has the power to give you another job. He has the power to overcome those challenges and restore you back to your position. He has the power to give you an idea that will generate the kind of money you are looking for. But you must demonstrate faith in Him. You must believe God that He is able, and you must act your faith by doing what He commands you to do even when it doesn’t make sense. Now, say this loud and repeatedly over and over until it gains root in your spirit. GOD IS GREATER THAN MAN (JOB 33:12). IF IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD TO LIE, THEN IT IS IMPOSSBILE FOR HIS WORD TO FAIL. Hold on! THE LORD IS YOUR EL-SHADDAI.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, help me to see Your greatness with the eyes of faith.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, help me to see hope in You and Your word.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, give me inner peace and strength.
FAITH CONFESSION
I hold onto the word of God over and above the demands and pressure of life because that is my guarantee for a victorious life as the good and godly man, husband and father in Jesus Name. Amen.
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