December 21, 2019
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given for you today is from the book of Deuteronomy, 5:16, “ Honour Your Father and your Mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, that your days may be long and that it may be well with you, in the land, which the Lord your God is giving you.”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, from the above context, we understand that God expects that we honour our father and mother. The Bible says, every person must respect his mother and his father. Apostle Paul to the church of Colossae, admonishes that not only adults but children too need to obey their parents in all things, for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. The Bible says, “Honour Your father and mother and he who speaks evil of father or mother, will be punished.” Again it says, “Honour your father and mother, that your days, may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you.”This shows that God is very much concerned about parents and their relationship with their children.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, who are reading this message, do you want to be blessed in your life, and then you must obey your parents. Only then you will be blessed by God. Never argue with your parents. Never put conditions to them. God will not be pleased with it. If God should be pleased with you, then honour your father, and mother and keep them happy then you will be blessed. Think if you have cheerfully obeyed all the instructions of your parents? Whether you have loved and honoured your parents? Did you meet all their wants? Have you behaved with your parents with all gentleness and affection? Have you prayed for them ?
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, We need to create positive thoughts about our parents. Understand where they originally come from, their family background. When you inquire about their family details they will be so pleased to share their thoughts and views. Create an interest in knowing them fully well. Talk to them constantly, Express your gratitude to them and appreciate every little thing they do for you. Always have loving and forgiving spirit towards your parents, and forgive them if they seem to have wronged you in any way. Many of you are longing to hear the voice of God. You want God to speak to you. Sometimes you approach saints and prophets to inquire if God would speak to you or if you could listen to the voice of God.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, God is speaking to you through this message, regarding your relationship with your parents, and God. You may be wondering if God would talk to you regarding your future, or about the plan of God for your life. Once God comes into your life, then surely He will talk to you about your future. God promises you the same assurance which God made to Jacob. “Behold I am with you, And will keep you wherever you go. I will bring you back into this land. I will not leave you, until I have done what I have spoken to you.” Which means whatever plans God has for you, will be fulfilled according to His time. He will liberate you from the problems that you are entangled with. God will not only protect you, but also bless you with a bright future. He will never leave you nor forget you. God bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank you for this blessed day. Help us to be obedient to our parents. Teach us to honour and respect our parents. To treat them well and keep them happy especially when they grow old. Never to neglect them, argue or put conditions to them rather be kind and helpful to them. May we forgive them and show love and care for them.
In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
