Main Scriptures: Matt.20:25-28
More Scriptures: Matt.23:11, Ps.134:1, Ps.23:1
Jesus called them together and said, you know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whosoever wants to become great among you must be your servant and whoever wants to be first must be your slave-just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom (Jn.20:25-28) NIV
As the husband and the head of your family, it is very important for you to understand that the success of your leadership is not found in your status, position or age. It is found in the level of service you have rendered to your wife and children. That is what Jesus Christ, the perfect example of how every husband is commanded to behave, taught us. Jesus Christ gave every husbandman an example to follow and demonstrated that much with His teachings and practical examples. Jesus Christ stooped so low and washed His disciples’ feet. He sacrificed His convenience and comfort so that those following Him can be comfortable. Despite His busy schedules and the fact that He was tired, He walked very long distance to raise Lazarus from the dead. All that concerned Him was to make the lives of His followers better than He met them. Is that what you are doing with your wife and children? God sent you to your wife and children to serve them and not be served. And service is what creates the path for your progressive influence over the lives of your wife and children.
Now, there are two major ways you can serve your wife and children and yet remain the head of the family. The first is with your time investment. This includes getting up to pray for them when it seems your body is weak. It also means making yourself available to give physical support to them. It also involves creating time to communicate with your wife and children, even when they are offering you bitterness and malice. The second step is with the financial resources that God has blessed you with. You must serve your wife and children by providing for them shelter, food and clothing and much more. Your wife and children must take first place in your financial plans. It is ungodly if you hide your money and always expect your wife to foot the bills. It does not matter whether your wife earns more or less, you are the shepherd and you are obligated to care for your sheep. Very importantly, you must give to your sheep cheerfully and not grudgingly. You are not doing your wife and children a favour by providing for them. You are only performing your godly roles as the good and godly shepherd.
Therefore, if you desire the first place in the lives of your wife and children, serve their interest. God has made you great, but you need to serve your way up.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me with the spirit of humility and help me to serve my wife and children joyfully and faithfully.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me to always consider the interest of my wife and children over and above mine.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, deliver me from ego, pride and the tradition of men.
FAITH CONFESSION
I have the mind of Christ and I serve the interest of my wife and children passionately, joyfully and faithfully because that is what makes me the good and godly husbandman in Jesus name. Amen.
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