The debut of the movie Courageous has me thinking about the state of our families and the need for strong leadership from our men. I thought to myself, "Where are all the men?". Sadly, they are missing from too many households. Or, if they are in the home, they are only present physically and not available emotionally to their families.
Why are men hiding and what are they hiding from?
Okay men, I understand that the world is an overwhelming place and your home is supposed to be your sanctuary, but if you only go there to watch the television and eat dinner while your wife raises your children, then what part do you play in the equation? You are capable of so much more!
Adam's great sin was his passiveness....he stood quietly by while his wife, Eve, was tempted. He did nothing to stop her from eating from the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil and even went so far as to eat the fruit himself after he watched the entire scene play out. He had just as much information as Eve, but he didn't say anything. Not even, "I'm not sure that is a good idea, babe.", or "You heard what God said, right?". Where were the seeds of leadership that God planted in Adam's heart?
Adam was made to be the head over his woman; he was made to lead his wife.
"But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of
the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God." 1 Corinthians 11:3
As the head of your home you are called to live for Christ and to become more like Christ. Jesus was not a passive man. So, to lead your family you must direct them and take initiative. Jesus was full of passion and emotion. He was a man of action, not apathy. Eve's heart is yours, show her that you are a man of action and take the initiative to lead your family.
As a leader, you are also a great influencer. You are supposed to be an example to your "flock". Like it or not, your actions are an influence to your family. Your lifestyle is their greatest example. A lack of action can also take toll on your family; take a look at the lyrics to the song "Cat's in the Cradle" and you will see an example of what a father's apathy towards his family can do to his children.
Why are men hiding and what are they hiding from?
Okay men, I understand that the world is an overwhelming place and your home is supposed to be your sanctuary, but if you only go there to watch the television and eat dinner while your wife raises your children, then what part do you play in the equation? You are capable of so much more!
Adam's great sin was his passiveness....he stood quietly by while his wife, Eve, was tempted. He did nothing to stop her from eating from the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil and even went so far as to eat the fruit himself after he watched the entire scene play out. He had just as much information as Eve, but he didn't say anything. Not even, "I'm not sure that is a good idea, babe.", or "You heard what God said, right?". Where were the seeds of leadership that God planted in Adam's heart?
Adam was made to be the head over his woman; he was made to lead his wife.
"But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of
the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God." 1 Corinthians 11:3
As the head of your home you are called to live for Christ and to become more like Christ. Jesus was not a passive man. So, to lead your family you must direct them and take initiative. Jesus was full of passion and emotion. He was a man of action, not apathy. Eve's heart is yours, show her that you are a man of action and take the initiative to lead your family.
As a leader, you are also a great influencer. You are supposed to be an example to your "flock". Like it or not, your actions are an influence to your family. Your lifestyle is their greatest example. A lack of action can also take toll on your family; take a look at the lyrics to the song "Cat's in the Cradle" and you will see an example of what a father's apathy towards his family can do to his children.
Think of the beauty you can bring to your Eve's heart when you influence your family with Godly behavior. Follow the example God sets in Ephesians 5:25-27:
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her; that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she should be holy and blameless."
Love your wife sacrificially so that she blooms as God planned.
If you are a husband, God created you to be your Eve's leader. Where are you leading her?
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her; that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she should be holy and blameless."
Love your wife sacrificially so that she blooms as God planned.
If you are a husband, God created you to be your Eve's leader. Where are you leading her?
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