Sun, 31 Dec 2017 09:08:22 +0000
By Pastor Jasper Mutale
AWAKE, sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:14-16
I pray that not one person shall remain the same way there were before reading this article prayer is that everyone at this very hour reading this article, shall resolve to finish well this. May surely God grant you the strength and the grace to finish well.
My prayer is that , at the end of this article you shall solemnly resolve before God to take full responsibility for yourself, your wife or husband, and your children. That you shall resolve to love your wife or husband and children, protect them, serve them, and teach them the word of God as the spiritual leader of your home. That you shall be faithful to your wife, to love and honor her, and be willing to lay down your life for her as Jesus Christ did for you. I pray still that at the end of this article you shall resolve not to say unkind words to your children but that you shall bless your children and teach them to love God with all of their hearts, all of their minds, and all of their strength and that you will train your children to honor authority and live responsibly.
Yet still I pray that you shall finish well this year by resolving to confront evil, pursue justice, and love mercy. That you shall pray for others and treat them with kindness, respect, and compassion. Before entering new year, its my prayer that you shall work diligently to provide for the needs of your family by so doing it will be big blessing to your household. Mostly, I pray that you shall resolve to to forgive those who have wronged you and reconcile with those you have wronged, so you don’t carry with you any grudges into the new year. Just forgive it will soon heal. Deeper yet I pray that you shall resolve to learn from your mistakes life brought you through this 2017, and that you shall repent of your sins, and walk with integrity as a man or woman answerable to God. That you shall further resolve to seek to honor God, be faithful to His church, obey His word, and do His will.
In the words of Joshua, he said “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD’’. (Joshua 24:15). my brother and my sister know that resolution is a game changer. It is a bold declaration stating that from this point on , you are choosing to live for what matters most. Its established in your heart and then spoken from your lips, committing yourself to fulfill your God-given responsibilities and live your life with faith and integrity. It expresses who you desire to be as a man or woman and reminds you of your priceless influence on the next generation. The Bible describes a resolute man or woman as being steadfast, meaning he or she has chosen to stand up and become fixed on doing what is right. The psalmist described a blessed man by saying, “His heart is steadfast, trusting the LORD’’ (Psalm 112:7)
I pray that you shall finish well this year, in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth . You could be in Lusaka,kabwe,ndola,kitwe or solwezi but it does not not where you are as long as you make up your mind to finish well this year and it shall be so. I have few questions which can help you think of areas you have to resolve to finish well. I too have a list of areas God is teaching me and that makes us one of us. Like in each hospital they do X-rays to determine the cause of any illness ,in the same way these are like our x-ray questions you need to think about. Is your wife or husband weary, worn out, and always feeling he or she is carrying too much on her shoulders? Does your marriage lack clear direction and true romance? Are your children, whether young or grown, emotionally distant from you and spiritually apathetic toward God? Is your own faith and spiritual condition weak or mediocre at best? These and other questions can help you determine on which areas you need God’s grace.
Remember as a man in the house God has ordained you as a leader and know that leadership determines direction. I know you may not like this but if your wife has been calling all shots and has her hands on the wheel, then very likely it’s because you have not. Regardless of what she does, God has intentionally placed you in the drivers seat and wants you to lead. You need her deeply ; but leading is your God-ordained responsibility, not hers. So be encouraged , have hope and no man and no family is lost cause when God gets involved. You should know the power of fatherhood .if you want to get to the core of who people really are, get them to start talking about their dad. Let them tell you what he said to them. How he treated them. Things he modeled for them. It will be very telling as to why they are who they are.
This current generation of young men doesn’t know what it means to be a man. Or to be a mature, responsible leader. Or to be a strong and engaged father one day. Society is guiding boys to remain boys as long as possible-extending childhood to their thirties. Instead of growing up, getting married, and courageously raising up the next generation, millions of young men are staying single, remaining emotionally and directional dependent on their mothers while becoming addicted to entertainment, pornography, and video games. They want the privileges and rewards of manhood but only the responsibilities and moral requirement for boys. So when they become fathers themselves, they don’t know what to do, and they feel extremely ill-equipped. The dressing also tells a lot between men and boys..Resolve to become a man.
Young women, likewise, are entering life without a deep sense of value and worth. Rather than displaying feminine charm, modesty, and grace, many have become nearly (if not equally) as rude and without respect in the way they dress. The blame comes to innocent parents who are doing their best each day ,but I pray that you parents shall seek the wisdom of God .i know at times when fathers disconnects, leaves, or dies too soon, so does a part of his child’s heart. At the point a child gets detached from his or her father, it creates a massive unmet needs in all the key areas for which the father is responsible.
My dear beloved resolve to stay in close fellowship with God. Nothing is more powerful than an intimate, obedient relationship with God to satisfy the longing of your heart and help you overcome any temptation. Plugging into the vine of Jesus Christ empowers you to bear much fruits and avoid sin.
Resolve to stay close with your wife..maintain a fierce loyalty to her by putting new habits into place that draw you together. Turn off your Tv and have time to talk to her. Work through problems instead of avoiding them. Apologize often and forgive without hesitation.
Resolve too, to lead your heart. Your heart will naturally chase after whoever looks good or appeals to you at the moment. So even though you should always treat women with respect, you must keep any woman other than your wife at a healthy emotional distance.
Resolve to bless your children. If anyone finds worldly fame and prosperity but misses out on this, he actually misses everything. It is God’s will that we love Him, obey Him, and live for Him. Moses told us precisely how to instill this truth into our children’s lives
these words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up. (Deuteronomy 6:6-7)..
capture your children’s hearts by giving them attention,affirm them and always give them the motherly or fatherly affection they need.
Resolve to demonstrate love by praying for others. On in Christ do we find the wisdom, strength ,and motivation to accomplish what God has given us to do. You need God’s grace to treat others with kindness, respect, and compassion. Jesus’ love helps yo and me to love people who are not like us. Loving others as Jesus loved them means recognizing everyone as being a creation of God. After all, the bible says we are all made in the image of God. So please resolve to love unconditionally. Forgive each other , so all the unforgiveness can remain alone in the year 2017.
God be with you all, and may God give you grace to cross over into the new year with a fresh grace. May God’s favor rest on you, as God makes you into a fruitful forest in the works of your hands. May the Spirit of life give life to all your work that seem not to grow. May the Spirit of God resurrect anything in your life that seem to be dead ,in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. May the spirit of creation fill you with creativity in Jesus’ Name. Have a blessed new year and prosperous new year.
Shalom, shalom. Contact me at HYPERLINK “mailto:jasper.mutale@yahoo.com”jasper.mutale@yahoo.com or 0966487131
