CAC LIVING WATER DEVOTIONAL FOR JUNE 11, 2022 : TOPIC – CHRISTIAN LEADERS MUST HAVE GODLY HOMES
Christ Apostolic Church Living Water Daily Devotional Guide
Saturday, June 11, 2022.
CHRISTIAN LEADERS MUST HAVE GODLY HOMES
READ: 1 TIMOTHY 3:4-5
3:4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
3:5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
MEMORISE:
For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously (Malachi 2:16).
EXPOSITION
Very importantly and indispensably anyone who desires leading God’s people (the Church) must be one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence (1 Tim.3:4). Church leadership is such a fragile position that if care is not taken, the life of the leaders can dent the image of the position. That is why men of God have to be men of repute-people of integrity and good report, within and without.
How a Christian leaders handles his/her home speaks volume on how he would handle the work of the ministry. His/her own home affects the Church. How will a minister who fails in guilding his children in the way of God meaningfully guide other children in the Church (v.5)?
Is it sensible to take care of other people garden and lever your own garden untended (cf. SOS 1:6)? Well, some people have that habit, but that is not the best as far as the ministry and home are concerned. There are some basic facts that leaders of God’s people should know, appreciate and live by. The true minister of God, or leader of God’s people must accept and live by the fact that his/her own ministry is a replica of his/her ministry. Moreover, God judges your achievement in the ministry through your home. The failure of Eli’s ministry and consequent experience of God’s judgement were occasioned by his lackadaisical attitude to the discipline of his children.
As a Christian leader, stop complaining that your family members aren’t changing; you change, firs, they way God wants it, and see God helping you on your spouse and children. Additionally, the best way to keep your children in submission to God in you is to give them godly example. Let them see Christlikeness in you. Be loving and friendly to your spouse. Let Christ be seen in you by the members of your home. The truth is, after God, your home comes first, before your ministry. The best ministry is the one that flows from a godly home.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, deliver my home from satanic attacks, in Jesus name.
2. Lord, give me victory over situations that want to finish my home and ministry.
3. Pray for as many ministers homes that you can immediately remember.
Extra Reading for Today: Job 39-42
Beautiful Weekend Ahead…Shalom