Hi Brian!

The word for this week is "head". We'll be looking at these verses:

Ephesians 1:20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that fills all in all. KJV

Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. KJV

These are both the Greek word "kephale". Strong's Concordance says: (in the sense of seizing) the head as the part most readily taken hold of. Vine's Expository Dictionary adds:Besides its natural significance, is used metaphorically of the authority or direction of God in relation to Christ, of Christ in relation to the church, of husband in relation to the wife, of Christ in relation to principalities and powers. HE is the head of the Body, of the Church and of all principalities and powers. That is why we can have all confidence in standing with Him on His Word! His Word is TRUTH (John 17:17) and He confirms His Word that we speak with signs and wonders and miracles (Mark 16:20)! We also see this Scripture in Ephesians 5:23:

23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. KJV

The key here is that the husband is not to 'lord it over' his wife and family, but to be as JESUS is in supplying protection, provision and safety! The husband is to be the LEADER of the house and not a bully or taskmaster. YOU fulfill your role so very well! Your  integrity has given Kristine and your beautiful princesses such a wonderful environment in which to grow in their gifts, explore new adventures and interests, learn more about God and His Word, and to become all that God has planned for them to be! THIS is why I am completely confident that God is working overtime to set up those situations and circumstances that will allow you to step right up into His next role for you! We can't wait to see how all of that plays out! We love you all! Here is Hillsong UNITED with "Ready or Not":

Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!