Things God Expects From a HusbandChikamu

Day 1 - HE MUST SEEK GOD

In the sacred bond of marriage, the role of the husband holds great significance and responsibility. According to biblical principles, a husband is called to pursue God wholeheartedly. This pursuit is not only for personal spiritual growth but also to lead his family in righteousness and love.

The Bible teaches that God is the ultimate source of wisdom, guidance, and strength. As husbands, we are called to lead our families, making decisions that align with God's will. By pursuing God, seeking His wisdom through prayer, and studying His Word, husbands equip themselves to lead their families in righteousness and make choices that honor God.

The Bible reveals that husbands are to love their wives sacrificially, just as Christ loved the church. This sacrificial love is not merely an emotional feeling but an active pursuit to nurture and care for our wives spiritually, emotionally, and physically. By pursuing God, husbands are filled with His love, grace, and compassion, enabling them to love their wives selflessly and unconditionally.

Additionally, as spiritual leaders of the household, husbands are called to set an example for their children. Children often learn about God and faith through the actions and attitudes of their parents. When husbands passionately pursue God, their children witness a genuine faith in action. They see a father who values prayer, reads and teaches from the Scriptures, and lives out the principles of God's Word. Such a pursuit leaves a lasting impact on the hearts and minds of their children, helping them grow in their own faith.

The pursuit of God as a husband fosters a deep intimacy with Him. As we draw closer to God, we experience His presence, hear His voice, and discern His guidance. This intimacy with God brings about transformation in our character, attitudes, and behaviors, making us better husbands and fathers. It enables us to love, forgive, and serve our families with humility and grace.

As husbands pursue God, they become partakers of His divine nature. They are filled with the fruits of the Holy Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These qualities enable husbands to foster a nurturing and harmonious environment within their homes, where love and unity prevail.

The biblical call for husbands to pursue God is not only a command but also a privilege and an invitation to experience the fullness of life in Christ. By actively seeking God's wisdom, sacrificially loving their wives, setting an example for their children, fostering intimacy with God, and becoming vessels of His divine nature, husbands can lead their families in a manner that brings glory to God. May every husband embrace this divine calling and be motivated to pursue God wholeheartedly, knowing that through this pursuit, their families will be blessed, and their own lives will be enriched beyond measure.