Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- October 13, 2010
“Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.” 1 Peter 3:7
A humble husband has a hungry heart for the Lord and seeks to follow Christ’s commands. He submits to His savior Jesus, before he expects submission from his wife. A humble husband hears from God, before He seeks to direct his family. It is from a position of humility that his prayers are not hindered. Indeed, heaven hears and answers.
Furthermore, a husband who walks in humility is considerate and caring of his wife. He makes her feel special daily, especially on her birthday, wedding anniversary and special days in-between. Humility is respectful and loving, always watching for ways to honor God’s gift—his wife. Love and respect are twin traits of humility that tower over pride.
A humble husband is quick to admit he does not know everything, thus he values his wife’s opinion and advice. Before a major decision, he leads his bride in prayer to their heavenly Father for His wisdom and direction. She is comforted knowing that he is accountable to Almighty God, as the spiritual leader of the home. Humility invites trust.
A humble husband sees Jesus as his model of humility that leads to obedience, “And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross!” (Philippians 2:8). Humility follows Jesus wherever He leads.
Powerful prayers flow from the heart of a humble husband. He engages the enemy on his knees on behalf of his family. He understands his responsibility in the home to represent God well. His attitude toward Almighty God strongly influences his wife’s and children’s attitude toward the Lord. He totally trusts the Lord and leads his family to do the same.
How is your heart: haughty or humble under Christ’s authority? Have you accepted your role as the spiritual leader of your home? If so, engage with your wife as joint heirs of God’s gracious gift of life. Learn to love her, like the Lord loves her. Admit your wrongs, ask her forgiveness and serve her well—so your prayers will prosper for God’s glory.
“The LORD said to me, “Go, show your love to your wife again… Love her as the LORD loves” (Hosea 3:1).
Do I daily humble myself before the Lord and my wife? Does she normally feel love and respect from me?
Related Readings: Genesis 24:67; Deuteronomy 8: 3, 16; Luke 18:14; Colossians 3:19
Boyd Bailey is the author of Wisdom Hunters daily devotional and two devotional books, Infusion and Seeking Daily the Heart of God
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