Wisdom Will Sustain Your Home (2) by Pastor Faith Oyedepo

Author: Pastor Faith Oyedepo

Topic: Wisdom Will Sustain Your Home (2)

Dear Reader,

Wisdom is hearing the sayings of our Lord Jesus Christ and doing them. It is the correct application of knowledge. It demands that you take steps in applying correctly all you will learn of God this month, concerning your home. Only then, will you begin to reap the fruits of a sweet and successful home.

The Bible says: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock (Matthew 7:24). The place of wisdom in building a successful home cannot be overemphasized. The Word of God says: Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding (Proverbs 4:7).

Last week, we examined what wisdom is. This week, we will be looking at the application of divine wisdom in sustaining your home. Wisdom is the principal thing on which all other things rest. For instance, a home must be built on wisdom in order for it to be successful. The Bible says: Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established (Proverbs 24:3). Therefore, to build a successful home, wisdom is required. A wise man said, “Courtship brings out the best; marriage brings out the rest.” That is why you need the God-given wisdom to know your spouse, adapt to him or her, and bring out the best that God has designed for your home.

If you desire success in your home, then apply the wisdom of God. Be a doer of the Word. Do whatever He tells you to do; this is wisdom. When you do your part, God is committed to making your home a success. He can never fail. The Bible instructs all husbands to dwell with their wives according to knowledge (1 Peter 3:7). Understand her nature. When a man understands the nature of his wife and work according to that understanding, problems are less likely to arise in that home. Realise that she is a wife, mother and homemaker all at once, and these place demands on her. Be considerate towards her, and be available to minister to her needs. Don’t wait for her to play her part first; lead by examples. Wives are not to be treated as slaves or inferior human beings; rather, they should be handled with care and respect. This is the wisdom of God! Men, who beat their wives exhibit folly and sin against God.

Woman, God has placed the building of the house into your hands. The Bible says: Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands (Proverbs 14:1). Don’t operate in foolishness. Don’t pluck down your home; operate in the wisdom of God. Abide with God’s instructions; they are not grievous. Even if you happen to be married to a man whose level of understanding is lower than yours, remember Abigail. Through her wisdom and understanding, she saved her home even though she had a foolish husband.

Identify your husband’s weaknesses, and help him to work on them. Learn to appreciate his good qualities and point out his mistakes in a kind, and loving manner. This is God’s wisdom; embrace it. If you abide by God’s instruction, it will make your home precious before God and men.

As husband and wife, you are the builders of your home.  Marriage can be likened to a physical house. Houses in the physical don’t just happen; they are consciously built. You don’t just wake up one day and see a physical house appear somewhere. No! It would take a conscious effort and input to make it happen. In the same manner and even much more, a good marriage doesn’t just happen; it is consciously made to happen. The Word of God says, Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established (Proverbs 24:3).

You have the duty to build it the way you want. Therefore, stop shifting your responsibilities to God. As my husband would always say, “Any faith that makes God absolutely responsible for the happenings of your life is an irresponsible faith”.  The act of building is your responsibility. You must fulfill your own part before God is committed to fulfill His.

You need wisdom to build your home and God is the source of that wisdom.  In case you are born again and you need the wisdom of God to build your home, God is no respecter of persons; He will give you. If you are not yet born again, you need to surrender your life to God before you can access His wisdom. You can do so by confessing your sins and accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour. Please, say this prayer of faith and you shall be born again: “Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me of my sins and cleanse me with Your Blood. Deliver me from sin and satan to serve the living God. I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Make me a child of God today. Thank You for accepting me into Your Kingdom.”

If you prayed this simple prayer, you are now a child of God. He loves you and will never leave you. Read your Bible daily, obey God’s Word and seek Christian fellowship (John 14:21).

Congratulations! You are now born again! All-round rest and peace are guaranteed you, in Jesus’ Name. Call or write, and share your testimonies with me through contact@faithoyedepo.org; OR 07026385437 and 08141320204.

For more insight, these books authored by me are available at the Dominion Bookstores in all Living Faith Churches and other leading Christian bookstores: Marriage Covenant, Making Marriage Work, Building A Successful Home and Success in Marriage (Co-Authored).