Fight For Your Family (03/03/2019)

Fight For Your Family (03/03/2019)

March 2, 2019

Opening Statement: The strength of the church is measured by the strength of it families- The family unit!

Opening Scripture:

Therefore, I POSITION men behind the LOWER PARTS (BASE) OF THE WALL at the openings. I set people according to THEIR FAMILIES with their swords and their spears and their bows …I said to the nobles, leaders, and people, “ DO NOT BE AFRAID of them. Remember THE LORD IS GREAT AND AWESOME. FIGHT for your brother, FIGHT for your sons, FIGHT for your daughters, FIGHT for your wives, and FIGHT for your houses…. Whenever you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally to us there. OUR GOD WILL FIGHT FOR US” (Nehemiah 4:13-14, 20).

HOW DO YOU FIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY

POSITION YOURSELF AT THE BASE

“Therefore, I POSITION men behind the LOWER PARTS (BASE) of the wall at the openings.” (Nehemiah 4:13)

  • Your role as a leader is a POSITION that you occupy
  • In that position, you are an active participant in the business or functioning of the family
  • Don’t just be present- BUT BE PRESENT!
  • Make it your business to be in everyone business (in your house).
  • Play and active role in their lives.
  • Your position is based on commitment
  • BUT AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE, WE WILL SERVE THE LORD.” (Joshua 24:15)

PROPERLY DRESS YOURSELF

I set people according to THEIR FAMILIES WITH THEIR SWORDS AND THEIR SPEARS AND THEIR BOWS (Nehemiah 4:13)

  • On that home base, you have to be properly dressed and equipped (Ephesians 6:10-20)
  • The fight is real- Take it seriously (Ephesians 6:10)

FIGHT LIKE A CHAMPION

DO NOT BE AFRAID of them. Remember THE LORD IS GREAT AND AWESOME (Nehemiah 4:14)

  • Don’t fight with apathy– lack of interest or concern
  • Apathy will cause you to cower down and let the enemy have your family.
  • Fight with purpose: Remembering: THE LORD IS GREAT AND AWESOME
  • So I run (FIGHT) WITH PURPOSE in EVERY step (PUNCH). I am not just shadowboxing. (1 Cor 9:26 NLT)

FINAL THOUGHT

FIGHT for your brother, FIGHT for your sons, FIGHT for your daughters, FIGHT for your wives, and FIGHT for your houses…. Whenever you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally to us there. OUR GOD WILL FIGHT FOR US” (Nehemiah 4:14, 20).

  • Here’s what God is saying: When you fight for your family, I will fight for you

CONCLUSION

  • What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through this message?

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