Understanding the Purpose and Power of Men

Understanding the Purpose and Power of Men

I believe that many men think, ―It‘s the preacher‘s job to stay in the presence of the Lord.‖ Y et men are to function as priests in their homes. One of the things that blesses me

about Abraham is that he would go to his wife and say, ―The Lord says so -and so.‖ Men need to stay close to God so they can tell their families what God is saying to them. Many men can tell their families what the Dow-Jones average is or what the status of the local economy

Men are to

function

as priests

in their

homes.

is. But they need to be able to tell them, ―This is what God says is important.‖ Women need somebody who can tell them what God is saying. Many women go from prayer meeting to prayer meeting and to this or that prophetess because there isn‘t a man in the house providing them with vision. In other words, you shouldn‘t depend on the preacher to lead your family. Don‘t go to church and say, ―Well, preacher, tell me what to do.‖ You had better find out from God what to do for your own family. The presence of the Lord is key. God can communicate vision in a variety of ways. First, He speaks as we pray and read His Word. These are among the most important habits we can develop. God may also speak through the counsel of trusted Christians, or as we conduct an assessment of our gifts and talents. Is there one idea or vocation that keeps coming to your mind, especially after pray er? That may well be God‘s vision for your life. You should also allow God to broaden and expand a vision He has already given you. Remember that when we‘ve been faithful in smaller things, He often promotes us to larger ones. A vision may also be inherited, but the man who in herits it needs to make it his own and exercise true leader ship in fulfilling that vision. 4. Be Open to God’s Communication

“Where There Is No Vision”

A man needs a clear vision of these three things: (1) who he is in God, (2) what his overall purpose as a male is, and

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