Bible Texts: 2Pet.1:5-11, Heb.11:6, 2Tim.2:15, 1Tim.3:2, 1Cor.13:13, Gen.42:18, 2Cor.4:18, 1Cor.9:27, Job 31:1
Today, by the help of the Person of the Holy Spirit, I want us to look at the eight cardinal principles of success for the husbandman. It is the 8th storey building. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ that you will walk through the eight floors with power, dignity and honour.
Our anchor Scripture is from 2nd Peter chapter 1 and verses one (1) through to eleven (11).
On the foundation floor is faith. The journey to becoming the good and godly husbandman is by faith in God and His word. Everything else is built on your faith. Without faith, it is impossible to please God (Heb.11:6).
On the first floor is virtue. This has to do with your principles and values you hold and believe in which is derived from the word of God. I have made a covenant with my eyes that I will not look to a maid…(Job 31:1).
On the second floor is knowledge. This has to do with what God says and values. You must know what God wants and upholds. And this is why, you must have your own personal Bible and study it for yourself. Study to show thyself approved as a workman who is not ashamed of the gospel but rightly dividing the word of truth (2Tim.2:15).
The third floor is self-control. This has to do with how you are able to put your emotions under control and developing the ability to lead yourself before leading your wife and children. You must be able to control your appetite for food, position, power, sex and your anger, as well. I bring my body under subjection (1Cor.9:27)
On the fourth floor is perseverance. This has to do with you patiently standing for what is right from God’s word, regardless of the present circumstances or pressure. The Bible says, we are not moved by what we see or hear but by what the word of God says (2Cor.4:18).
On the fifth floor is godliness. This implies that you are filled with the Spirit of God which reflects in living a godly life. I fear God (Gen.42:18). God is Spirit and if you must worship Him, you must do so in spirit and in truth.
On the sixth floor is kindness. You must be caring, reasonable and warm towards your wife, children and those around you. …..He must be given to hospitality (1Tim.3:2b). You are not an aggressor. You are a loving and warm leader to everyone around you.
On the seventh floor is love. That is where you climb to see the beauty of your calling as the good and godly husbandman. ……The greatest of them all is love (1Cor.13:13).
Your calling as the husbandman is a glorious ministry. Give it your all!
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me to walk through the floors as You have shown to me today.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, help me not to falter as I walk through each floor.
- Father, in the name of Jesus, empower me to become the good and godly husbandman.
FAITH CONFESSION
I have seen the building of my calling and I walk through each floor with grace and commitment because that is what makes me the good and godly husbandman in Jesus name. Amen.
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