Family and Ministry

"So Moses took his wife and his sons and mounted them on a donkey, and returned to the land of Egypt. Moses also took the staff of God in his hand." -Exodus 4.20

Moses is finally on his way to Egypt, but he isn't headed there alone. He takes his wife and his sons. He doesn't leave his family behind as he goes off on a mission, but he takes them with him. He takes his wife so that he can continue to provide for and protect her. He takes his sons so that he can continue to teach and guide them. He doesn't neglect his family for the work of God.

Men, too many have made this mistake. They put the work of the Church before their families. They invest their lives in strangers while their wives are lonely and their children drift away from God. They gain the church at the expense of their families, are you willing to pay that price? One day you will have to stand before God and give an account for the husband and the father you were, do you want to have to explain to Him why you ignored them as they cried out to you?

The work of God is why we are here. Loving our wives and children, and guiding them in the paths of righteousness, is our primary work of God. They are our primary ministry, and we cannot neglect them. And it is crucial for our families to see that though they are vitally important to us, our lives are caught up in something bigger. Our wives need to see us passionately following God and fighting for His kingdom. The warrior is who they fell in love with, and the warrior fighting for the kingdom of God is trained and ready to fight for her heart. Our children need to know, that though they are our most precious possessions, they are not the center of our universe. They need to see that our lives revolve around God. They need to see us in action, battling evil and standing for truth.

Moses gave his family that chance. He took them with him. He was a warrior for God, and a husband and father. IF God has blessed you with a family, don't neglect them, and don't idolize them. Serve God and serve your family. Family and ministry, we have both to do, so let's do them well.

"Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."

To God alone be the Glory!

Strength and Honor