FATHERS TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

Numbers 30:2-5,10-12

A man who makes a vow to the Lord or makes a pledge under oath must never break it. He must do exactly what he said he would do.

“If a young woman makes a vow to the Lord or a pledge under oath while she is still living at her father’s home,

and her father hears of the vow or pledge and does not object to it, then all her vows and pledges will stand.

But if her father refuses to let her fulfill the vow or pledge on the day he hears of it, then all her vows and pledges will become invalid. The Lord will forgive her because her father would not let her fulfill them.

“But suppose a woman is married and living in her husband’s home when she makes a vow or binds herself with a pledge.

If her husband hears of it and does not object to it, her vow or pledge will stand.

But if her husband refuses to accept it on the day he hears of it, her vow or pledge will be nullified, and the Lord will forgive her.

Reading through Numbers chapter 30, we begin to see that the Lord takes our vows and pledges seriously.

You do not just make a vow or pledge spontaneously, you must be careful!

No wonder Jesus said:

Matthew 12:36-37

And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak.

The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you.”

Do not speak under the influence of anger, sentiment or of any form of substance, many have gotten into trouble or destroyed themselves this way.

It seemed the verses were harsh on men and lenient on females. Well, the women were seen to be under authority when it comes to single females living with their parents or married women.

Listen again: single women living with their parents(Father) or women married to a husband.

Numbers 30:9,16

If, however, a woman is a widow or is divorced, she must fulfill all her vows and pledges.

These are the regulations the Lord gave Moses concerning relationships between a man and his wife, and between a father and a young daughter who still lives at home.

Scripture recognizes the authority of the father and the husband to guard women aright.

Just as Myles Munroe explained in his book "The Purpose and Power of Fathers.":

 "A husband is not just a lover, he is also a father to his wife. He is to provide her with the love, protection, and guidance that she needs to grow and mature as a woman. He is to help her to become the best version of herself."

These brings us to the awakening, fathers wake up!

Do not see your position as merely an authority but as a responsibility.

Look at our scriptures for today in Numbers chapter 30. You need to be conscious of what is going on in your home. What is going on with your children and ofcourse what is going on with your wife.

My policy has always been, and this is what scriptures is reminding us of today: don't wait for them to get into trouble, prevent them from getting into trouble.

Proverbs 22:3 says, "The prudent sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it." This proverb teaches us that it is better to be careful and avoid danger than to be reckless and suffer the consequences.

Proverbs 27:12 says, "A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions, but the simple pass on and suffer for it." This proverb is similar to the previous one, and it emphasizes the importance of being proactive and taking steps to prevent problems.

Fathers, we need to arise and take responsibility, we are the watchers for our home. We must be sensitive in the Spirit, to be able to be proactive concerning important issues with our wife and children.

1 Timothy 3:4-5: "He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect. (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?)"

1 Peter 3:7: "Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers."

Remember that the enemy strikes at men to bring down the family and society.

He shoots the arrows of immorality, uncontrolled anger, fear, adultery, drunkenness, addictions, substance abuse, lack of self control, laziness which results to poverty to keep men bound that they do not fulfil their purpose.

He has failed!

God has given us victory in Christ Jesus.

Arise men let us take our responsibility, let us allow God build us, so that we can build our wives, build our home and the society at large.

We win.

PRAYER 

Dear Loving Father, teach our men to be good fathers like You, both to their wives and their children. We declare a church and society where You reign supreme. Bless our homes and let Your glory fill the whole earth even as we wait for You to make all things new. Glory to Your name Lord.

He calls us blessed.

Love

@the watcher.