THE WAY OF THE CROSS
JESUS WALKED THE ROAD TO THE CROSS
FOR THE REDEMPTION OF OUR SINS
There were fourteen moments in time documented in the Bible that depicts the long walk to His crucifixion. Our Lord and Savior suffered what no man could have been able to bear. Jesus went willing to the Cross. No man had the power to put the Son of God to death. Jesus gave his life, no one took His life from Him. Jesus stretched out his arms out on the hard wood of the Cross and gave His life so you and I might live. Now walk with Jesus as He stumbles and falls, bleeds and dies for the sins of the world.
We Will Glory In The Cross Of Our Lord Jesus Christ:
In Whom Is Our Salvation, Our Life And Resurrection.
Assist us mercifully with you help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, whereby you have given us life and immortality, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
#1 JESUS IS COMDEMNED TO DEATH
As soon as it was morning, the chief priests, with the elders and scribes, and the whole council, held a consultation, and they bound Jesus and led Him away and delivered him to Pilate. And they all condemned him and said, "He deserves to die." When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. then he handed Jesus over to them to be crucified.
GOD DID NOT SPARE HIS OWN SON:
BUT DELIVERED HIM UP FOR US ALL
Almighty god, whose most dear Son went not up to joy, but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before He was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ Your Son our Lord. Amen.
#2 JESUS TAKES UP HIS CROSS
Jesus went out, bearing His own cross, to the place called the place of the skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha. Although He was a Son, He learned obedience through what He suffered. Like a lamb He was led to the slaughter; and like a sheep that before its shearers is mute, so He opened not His mouth. Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing.
THE LORD HAS LAID ON HIM THE INQUITY OF US ALL:
FOR THE TRANGRESSION OF MY PEOPLE WAS HE STRICKEN
Almighty God, whose beloved Son willingly endured the agony and shame of the cross for our redemption: Give us courage to take up our cross and follow Him; who lives and reigns for ever and every. Amen.
#3 JESUS FALLS THE FIRST TIME
Christ Jesus, through He was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped; but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, and was born in human likeness. And being found in human form He humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name. Come lit us bow down, and bend the knee, and kneel before the Lord our Maker, for He is the Lord our God.
SURLEY HE HAS BORNE OUR GRIEF:
AND CARRIED OUR SORROWS.
O God, you know us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant us such strength and protection as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
#4 JESUS MEETS HIS AFFLICTED MOTHER
To what can I liken you, to what can I compare you, O daughter of Jerusalem? What likeness can I use to comfort you, O virgin daughter of Zion? For vast as the sea is your ruin. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. The Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of mourning shall be ended.
A SWORD WILL PIERCE YOUR OWN SOUL ALSO:
AND FILL YOUR HEART WITH BITTER PAIN.
O God, who willed that in the passion of Your Son a sword of grief should pierce the soul of the Blessed Virgin Mary His mother: Mercifully grant that your Church, having shared with her in His passion, may be made worthy to share in the joys of His resurrection; who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
#5 THE CROSS IS LAID ON SIMON OF CYRENE
As they led Jesus away, they came upon a man of Cyrene, Simon by name, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross to carry it behind Jesus, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me; for My yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
WHOEVER DOES NOT BEAR HIS OWN CROSS
AND COME AFTER ME:
CANNOT BE MY DISCIPLE.
Heavenly father, whose blessed Son came not to be served but to serve. Bless all who, following in his steps, give themselves to the service of others; that with wisdom, patience, and courage, they may minister in His Name to the suffering, the friendless, and the needy; for the love of Him who laid down His life for us, Your Son our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
#6 A WOMAN WIPES THE FACE OF JESUS
A woman wiped the face of Jesus as He walked the walk of pain on His way to the cross. We have seen Him without beauty or majesty, with no looks to attract our eyes. He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hid their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. His appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the children of men. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; upon Him was the chastisement that made us whole, and with His stripes we are healed.
RESTORE US, O LORD GOD OF HOSTS:
SHOW THE LIGHT OF YOUR COUNTENANCE,
AND WE SHALL BE SAVED.
O God, who before the passion of Your only-begotten Son revealed His glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of His countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into His likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
#7 JESUS FALLS A SECOND TIME
Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth. For the transgression of my people was He stricken.
BUT AS FOR ME, I AM A WORM AND NO MAN:
SCORNED BY ALL AND DESPISED BY THE PEOPLE.
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race You sent Your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon Him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of His great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of His suffering, and also share in his resurrection; who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
#8 JESUS MEETS THE WOMEN OF JERUSALEM
Those followed after Jesus a great multitude of the people, and among them were women who bewailed and lamented Him. But Jesus turning to them said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children."
THOSE WHO SOWED WITH TEARS:
WILL REAP WITH SONGS OF JOY.
Teach your Church, O Lord, to mourn the sins of which it is guilty, and to repent and forsake them; that by your pardoning grace, the results of our iniquities may not be visited upon our children and our children's children; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
#9 JESUS FALLS A THIRD TIME
I am the man who has seen affliction under the rod of His wrath, He has driven and brought Me into darkness without any light. He has besieged Me and enveloped Me with bitterness and tribulation; He has made me dwell in darkness like the dead of long ago. Though I call and cry for help, he shuts out my prayer. He has made my teeth grind on gravel, and made me cower in ashes. "Remember, O Lord, my affliction and bitterness, the wormwood and the gall."
HE WAS LED LIKE A LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER:
AND LIK A SHEEP THAT BEFORE ITS SHEARERS
IS MUTE, SO HE OPENED NOT HIS MOUTH.
O God, by the passion of Your blessed Son you made an instrument of shameful death to be for us the means of life: Grant us so to glory in the cross of Christ, that we may gladly suffer shame and loss for the sake of you Son our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
#10 JESUS IS STRIPPED OF HIS GARMENTS
When they came to a place called Golgotha (which means the place of a skull), they offered him wine to drink, mingled with gall; but when He tasted it, He would not drink it. And they divided His garments among them by casting lots. This was to fulfill the scripture which says, "They divided my garments among them; they cast lots for my clothing."
THEY GAVE ME GALL TO EAT"
AND WHEN I WAS THIRSTY
THEY GAVE ME VINEGAR TO DRINK.
Lord God, whose blessed Son our Savior gave His body to be whipped and His face to be spit upon: Give us grace to accept joyfully the sufferings of the present time, confident of the glory that shall be revealed; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
#11 JESUS IS NAILED TO THE CROSS
When they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him; and with him they crucified two criminals, one on the right, the other on the left, and Jesus between them. And the scripture was fulfilled which says, "He was numbered with the transgressors."
THEY PIERCED MY HANDS AND MY FEET:
THEY STARE AND GLOAT OVER ME.
Lord Jesus Christ, You stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of You; for the honor of Your Name. Amen.
#12 JESUS DIES ON THE CROSS
When Jesus saw His mother, and the disciples who He loved standing near, He said to His mother, "Woman behold your son!" then he said to the disciple, "Behold your mother!" And when Jesus had received the vinegar, He said, "It is finished!" And then, crying with a lour voice, He said, "Father, into Your hands I commend My Spirit." And He bowed His head, and handed over His Spirit.
CHRIST FOR US BECAME OBEDIENT UNTO DEATH:
EVEN DEATH ON A CROSS.
O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by His glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with Him in the joy of His resurrection; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen.
#13 THE BODY OF JESUS IS PLACED IN THE ARMS OF HIS MOTHER
All you who pass by, behold and see if there is any sorrow like My sorrow. My eyes are spent with weeping; My soul is in turmult; My heart is poured out in grief because of the downfall of my people. "Do not call me Naomi (which means Pleasant), call me Mara (which means Bitter); for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me."
HER TEARS RUN DOWN HER CHEEKS:
AND SHE HAS NONE TO COMFORT HER.
Lord Jesus Christ, by Your death You took away the sting of death: Grant to us Your servants so to follow in faith where You have led the way, that we may at length fall asleep peacefully in You and wake up in Your likeness, for Your tender mercies' sake. Amen.
#14 JESUS IS LAID IN THE TOMB
When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who also was a disciple of Jesus. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it to be given to him. and Joseph took the body, and wrapped it in a clean linen shroud, and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn in the rock; and he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb.
YOU WILL NOT ABANDON ME TO THE GRAE:
NOR LET YOUR HOLY ONE SEE CORRUPTION.
O God, Your blessed Son was laid in a tomb in a garden, and rested on the Sabbath day: Grant that we who have been buried with him in the waters of baptism may find our perfect rest in His eternal and glorious kingdom; where He lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
WE ADORE YOU, O CHRIST, AND WE BLESS YOU:
BECAUSE BY YOUR HOLY CROSS
YOU HAVE REDEEMED THE WORLD
The way of the cross was a hard walk, and Jesus walked that walk alone. There was no one to ease His pain. He walked to his crucifixion willingly, so all who believes in Him will be spared the second death that leads to destruction and damnation. Willingly Jesus gave His life so all who believe in Him will have everlasting life. Ask Jesus to come into your heart and save your soul. Jesus bore the sins of the whole world as he hung on the cross. He buried those sins in the darkness of the tomb. Remove your sins and leave them buried in the tomb and rise on the last day to eternal life.
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A Holy Lent
Daily Devotions
Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Gospel Reading Matthew 6:1-6 and 16-18
"But take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them..." (Matthew 6:1a)
Thursday March 2, 2006
Gospel Reading Luke 9:22-25
"If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me." (Luke 9: 23b)
Friday, March 3, 2006
Gospel Reading Matthew 9:15-15
"The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and they will fast." (Matthew 9:15b)
Saturday, March 4, 2006
Gospel Reading Luke 5:27-32
"'Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?' Jesus said to them in reply, 'Those who are healthy do not need a physician, but the sick do.'" (Luke 5:30b-31)
Sunday March 5, 2006
Gospel Reading Mark 1:12-15
"Repent, and believe in the gospel." (Mark 1:15b
Monday March 6,2006
Gospel Reading Matthew 25:31-46
"Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of Mine, you did for Me." (Matthew 25:40b)
Tuesday, March 7,2006
Gospel Reading: Matthew 6:7-15
"If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you." (Matthew 6:14)
Wednesday March 8, 2006
Gospel Reading: Luke 11:29-32
"...at the preaching of Jonah they repented, and there is someone greater than Jonah here." (Luke 11:32b)
Thursday, March 9, 2006
Gospel Reading Matthew 7:7-12
"Do to others whatever you would have them do to you." (Matthew 7:12a)
Friday, March 10, 2006
Gospel Reading Matthew 5:20-26
"...go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift." (Matthew 5:24b)
Saturday March 11,2006
Gospel reading: Matthew 5:43-48
"...love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you..." (Matthew 5:44b)
Sunday March 12, 2006
Gospel Reading: Mark 9:2-10
"This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him." (Mark 9:7b)
Monday, March 13, 2006
Gospel Reading: Luke 6:36-38
"Give and gifts will be given to you..." (Luke 6:38a)
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Gospel Reading: Matthew. 23:1-12
"The greatest among you must be your servant." (Matthew 23:11)
Wednesday March 15, 2006
Gospel Reading: Matthew 20:17-28
"...the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many." (Matthew 20:28b)
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Gospel Reading: Luke 16:19-31
"There was a rich man who... dined sumptuously each day. And lying at his door was a poor man... who would gladly have eaten his fill of the scraps that fell from the rich man's table." (Luke 16:19-21a)
Friday, March 17, 2006
Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46
"The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone..." (Matthew 21:42b)
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Gospel Reading: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
"But now we must celebrate and rejoice, because your brother was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found." (Luke 15:32)
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Gospel Reading: John 2:13-25
"...many began to believe in His name when they saw the signs He was doing." (John 2:23b)
Monday, March 20, 2006
Gospel Reading: Luke2:41-51a
"Did you not know that I must be in My Father's house?" (Luke 2:49b)
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:21-35
"'Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?' Jesus said to him, 'I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.'" (Matthew 18:21b-22)
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Gospel Reading: Matthew 5: 17-19
"Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill." ( Matthew 5:17)
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Gospel Reading: Luke 11:14-23
"Whoever is not with Me is against Me, and whoever does not gather with Me scatters." (Luke 11:23)
Friday. March 24, 2006
Gospel Reading: Mark 12:28-34
"The second is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these." (Mark 12:31)
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Gospel Reading: Luke 1:26-38
"Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." (Luke 1:38b)
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Gospel Reading: John 3:14-21
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, sho that everyone who believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal life." (John 3:16)
Monday, March 27, 2006
Gospel Reading: John 4:43-54
"Jesus said to him, 'You may go; your son will live,' The man believed what Jesus said to him and left." (John 4:50)
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Gospel Reading:John 5:1-16
"'Do you want to be well?' The sick man answered Him, 'Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred... (John 5:6b-7a)
Wednesday March 29, 2006
Gospel Reading: John 5:17-30
"Amen, amen, I say to you, the hour is coming and is now here when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those ho hear will live." (John 5:25)
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Gospel Reading: John 5:31-47
"The works that the Father gave Me to accomplish, these works that I perform testify on My behalf that the Father sent Me." (John 5:36b)
Friday March 31, 2006
Gospel reading: John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
"So they tried to arrest Him, but no one laid a hand upon Him, because His hour had not yet come." (John 7:30)
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Gospel Reading John 7:40-53
"'This is truly the Prophet' Others said, 'This is the Messiah.'" ( John 7:41b)
Sunday April 2, 2006
Gospel Reading John 12:20-33
"I am troubled now. Yet what should I say? 'Father, save Me from this hour? But it was for this purpose that I have come to this hour."(John 12:27)
Monday, April 3, 2006
Gospel Reading John 8:1-11
"Let the one among you who is without sin cast the first stone." (John 8:7b)
Thesday, April 4, 2006
Gospel Reading John 8:21-30
"I do nothing on My own, but I say only what the Father taught Me." (John 8:28b)
Thursday, April 6,2006
Gospel Reading John 8:51 to 59
"Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever keeps My word will neer see death." (John 8:51)
Friday, April 7, 2006
Gospel Reading John 10:31-42
"And many there began to believe in Him." (John 10:42)
Saturday, April 8, 2006
Gospel Reading John 11:45-56
"...he prophesied that Jesus was going to die for the nation, and not only for the nation, but also to gather into one the disprersed children of God." (John:11:51b-52)
HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday, April 9, 2006
Gospel reading: Mark 14:1-15:47
"Take this cup away from Me, but not what i will but what You will." (Mark 14:36b)
Monday, April 10, 2006
Gospel Reading: John 12:1-11
"So Jesus said, 'Leave her alone. Let her keep this for the day of My burial. You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have Me.'" (John 12:7-8)
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Gospel Reading John 13:21-33, 36-38
"I say to you, the cock will not crow before you deny Me three times." (John 13:38b)
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Gospel Reading Matthew 26:14-25
"I say to you, one of you will betray Me." (Matthew 26:21b)
Holy Thursday, April 13, 2006
Gospel Reading John 13:1-15
"Do you realize what I have done for you? You call Me 'Teacher' and 'Master,' and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the Master and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another's feet." ( John 13:12b-14)
Good Friday, April 14, 2006
Gospel Reading: John 18:1-19:42
"He said, 'It is finished.' And bowing His head, He handed over the spirit." (John 19:30b)
Holy Saturday, April 15, 2006
Gospel Reading: Mark 16: 1-7
"You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised: He is not here." ( Mark 16:6b)
HE IS RISEN
Easter Sunday, April 16, 2006
Gospel Reading: John 20:1-9
"For they did not yet understand the Scripture that He had to rise from the dead." ( John:20-9)
HUSBANDS AND WIVES
My friend Joyce Ann Edmondson, the author of The Listening Tree and Falling Petals sent me this list of scriptures. The Bible describes relationships between husbands and wives.
The following roles of Christ and his Church are not exhaustive, but some of the major ones. They are given as examples to husbands and wives and each applies to both. Husband: Reflection of Christ Jesus constantly reassures the Church of his love for her and his faithfulness to her.
Reassures Matthew 28:20b
Provides Luke 9:10-17
Forgives Luke 23:34
Heals Luke 4:38-41
Serves John 13:1-7; Philippians 24
Leads Luke 9:23; Joshua 24:15
Gives Godly purpose Luke 5:8-10
Intercedes Luke 5:16; 6:12; Hebrews 7:25
Comforts Mark 6:34
Exhorts/Encourages Luke 11:37-54
Strengthens Luke 8:22-25
Example of God's heart John 14:9; John 17:10
Teacher Luke 4:31-32; 6:27-35; Matthew ;7:28; Luke 11:1-4
Respects authority Luke 20:20-26
Opposes sin Luke 19:45-47
Discerns spirits Luke 5:22
Takes authority over
spiritual darkness Luke 4:36
Wife: reflects the Church
The Church loves and honors Jesus.
Loves Matthew 22:37
Honors Timothy 1:17
Esteems
Respects
Reverences Hebrews 12:28
Caretaker Luke 19:13-26
Healer Mark 16:18
Forgives Matthew 6:14
Exhorts Hebrews 3:13; 2 Corinthians 5:18
Comforts 2 Corinthians 1:4
Administers through the Spirit Romans 8:14
Serves as Jesus did John 13:13-16
Respects God-given authority Acts 23:4, 5
Prays without ceasing 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Ephesians 6:18
Takes authority over
spiritual darkness in his name 1 John 4:1, 4; Mark 16:17
Ministers Matthew 28: 18-20
Nurtures 1 Corinthians 12:25
Wife:
Supporter
Ephesians 5:22-24; 1 Peter 3:1-2
a. husbands need to be respected and honored
b. God has given men the desire to conquer
c. When wife is supportive, husband more willing to step out.
d. Criticism keeps him from going forth boldly
e. Respect the authority God has placed in him
Support in decision-making Don't side with children against him
1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 12:28; Acts 23:4,5
Help Meet (helpmate)
Genesis 2:18; Proverbs 31:10-12
a. Comes from Hebrew word "to surround"
b. Not secondary role, but vital.
c. Surround with:
Support
Exhortation
Comfort
d. Make available all the godly qualities within to help him develop into man he is called to be.
Hebrews 3:13;
2 Corinthians 1:4
Administrator:
Luke 19:13-26
a. Skillful and godly administration will increase and multiply what husband provides.
b. As Spirit leads, invest wisely to produce more
c. To know God's plan, spend time daily in Word and prayer with Him
d. Prosperity comes from seeking the face of the Lord and knowing Him.
e. Luke 19: 13-26; Romans 8:14
Reflects God's Love
1 John 4:19-21; John 13:35
a. Care for husband and family should be a joy and reflect the heart of a servant
b. Forgive quickly, do not keep a laundry list of wrongs.
c. Draw strength from the Word.
Weather circumstances
Minister healing and wholeness
d. Words carry the power of life and death (Proverbs 18:21
Use words that nurture Never destroy
John 13:13-16,;
Matthew 6:14;
2 Corinthians 5:18;
Mark 16:18
Lover, Companion:
1 Cor. 7:3-5;
Song of Solomon 2:16,
1 Peter 3:4-6
a. First ministry is to husband
Do not neglect him.
Make sure you have God's desire for any other ministry,
b. Remain well-kept and pleasing in appearance as an honor to him.
c. Submit your flesh and emotions to the control of the Holy Spirit.
d. Honor, respect and compliment him.
e. Be the physical lover he desires.
Hebrews 12:28; Matthew 22:37
Reflects God's Creativity:
1 Cor 12:7; Titus 2:3-5
a. Each woman has unique talents and gifts.
b. Don't compare yourself with others, allow God to develop what is uniquely yours
c. You reflect a specific aspect of God's personality. Ministry flowing from you will reflect that to others.
d. Your gifts and talents should compliment those of your husband and his yours.
e. Couple should flow in harmony even if ministering or working separately.
Matthew 28:18-20;
1 Corinthians 12:25
Intercessor, Discerner:
Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thess. 5:17
a. The intercession of a godly wife for her husband, children, grandchildren bring assurance of God's
hand in their life.
b. Exercise authority over the enemy in the name of Jesus.
c. You are your husband's chief intercessor.
d. Do not fear the work of the enemy; be alert to his attacks.
e. Ask the Holy Spirit to develop discernment within you and to clothe you with wisdom.
Ephesians 6:18;
John 4: 1-4; Mark 15:17
Husband:
Reassurer
Ephesians 5:25; 1 Peter 3:7
a. Wives need to be loved and cherished.
b. They are sensitive to motives.
c. Reassure your wife of love for her.
d. Reinforce faithfulness with actions.
Matthew 28:20b
Leader:
1 Corinthians 11:3
a. Final leadership responsibility lies with husband.
b. Exercise in love the authority given to you.
Will bring stability to family.
Be example of standing firm despite circumstances.
c. Resist the enemy, nor your family.
d. Receive godly counsel and wisdom from your wife.
Luke 8:22-25;
Luke 9:23;
Joshua 24:15
Provider:
1 Timothy 5:8; Deut 6:6-9
a. Provides not only physical needs, but also all that kingdom living includes
b. Be primary source of Gospel teaching for family.
c. Be instrumental in bringing each family member into salvation and fullness of the Spirit.
d. Give godly purpose to lives.
Luke 9:10-17; 12:32; 5:8-10; 4:31, 32, 6:27-35, 11: 1-4;
Matthew 7:28,29.
Gives example of God's Heart:
Mark 10:44;
Matthew 6:14, 15;
Mark 16:17,18
a. God's heart for reconciliation and restoration
b. Forgives, serves and heals
Be quick and constant in forgiveness.
a. Does not depend on repentance
b. Jesus forgave before he was asked.
Serve wife and family with a humble spirit and joyful heart.
Step out boldly to be an instrument of God's healing to family.
Luke 23:34; 4:38-41; Matthew 8:14-17;
Mark 1:2934; John13: 1-7;
Philippians 2:4; John 14:9; John 17:20
.
Lover, Protector:
Ephesians 5:25-28; 1 Cor 7:3-5; Ruth: 3:9
a. Be sensitive to your wife's needs; spirit, soul and body.
b. Comfort her as Holy Spirit directs, not as you feel.
c. Minister to her from the Word.
d. Respond with empathy, not sympathy.
e. Do not abdicate your protection of her.
f. Be gentle, steadfast lover.
Mark 6:34;
Luke 11:37-54; 12:35-48
Example of God's Sovereignty:
Hebrews 3:13; 2 Cor 10:5,6
a. Take firm, uncompromising stand against sin.
Hate the sin.
Love the sinner.
b. Keep family on track with Lord; point out areas needing correction.
c. Mix exhortation with love and encouragement
d. Always edify with words and even when challenging excellence
e. Respect God-given authority for your authority to be respected.
Luke 19:45, 20:20-26; 20:45-47
Warrior/ Intercessor:
James 4:7; 5:16
a. You are chief intercessor for your wife and family.
b. You are responsible for spiritual warfare on behalf of your wife and family.
c. Take authority over the spirits of darkness that come against your family
d. Be Spirit-led in discernment of enemy activity and fleshly motives in family.
Luke 5:16;
Luke 6:12;
Hebrews 7:25;
Luke 5:22; Luke 4:36
An Email I received today, 10/03/06
