Men Are Family’s Spiritual Security– Reverend Minister
Fathers have been urged to recognise their role as spiritual gatekeepers and watchmen of their families and take up the responsibility of protecting their households through prayer and strong spiritual leadership.
The call was made by Rev. Emmanuel Agyapong, Founder and General Overseer of Hope In Christ Power Ministry at Atwima Akyeremade, at the climax of a week-long Men’s Fellowship Revival organised by Fire Trinity Ministry International (FTMI) at Atwima Aburaso in the Ashanti Region.
The revival was held under the theme “Fathers as Spiritual Gatekeepers: Standing in Prayer for Our Families,” with Ezekiel 22:30 as the main scripture.
The scripture’s call to stand in the gap, according to Rev. Agyapong, highlights the responsibility of fathers to intercede for their families and ensure their spiritual wellbeing.
He said God had strategically positioned men as the watchmen and gatekeepers of their families, describing them as the “headline” and chief spiritual security officers of their households.
He therefore urged fathers to develop strong visions for their families and remain focused on their God-given responsibilities.
“As spiritual gatekeepers, you must be prayerful and protect the family. You must not allow anything bad to happen to your family,” he admonished.
Have Faith In God
Rev. Agyapong also encouraged the men to develop unwavering faith in God, stressing that human knowledge and experience alone could not guarantee victory over life’s challenges.
Referring to Luke 8:22-25, where Jesus and His disciples encountered a storm while crossing the sea, he said the incident demonstrated the importance of having God’s presence in difficult situations.
He noted that Peter, despite being an experienced fisherman, could not rely solely on his professional experience to overcome the storm.
He therefore urged the congregation to depend on God rather than their abilities.
“In this life, without the presence of God, we cannot do anything,” he said.
Power Of Holy Spirit
The preacher further emphasised the importance of the anointing and the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.
He said spiritual forces recognised the presence of Jesus because of the anointing upon Him, adding that evil forces bow before those who are filled with the Holy Spirit.
He urged fathers to strengthen their prayer lives and relationship with God so they could effectively perform their roles as spiritual gatekeepers.
Women Must Support Husbands
Rev. Agyapong also called on women to support their husbands in their roles as spiritual heads and gatekeepers of their families.
He said such support would enable men to pursue and fulfil their God-given assignments, while contributing to the development of stronger and spiritually grounded families.
He encouraged couples to work together in prayer and ensure that their homes remained places where faith, love, discipline and godly values were nurtured.
Afum Commends Members
The Chairman of the Men’s Fellowship, Deacon David Afum, a Daily Guide reporter, thanked members for their active participation and commitment throughout the week-long revival.
He said the success of the programme was due to the collective efforts and dedication of the members.
Deacon Afum prayed for God’s continued protection and guidance for the men and their families, asking God to strengthen them to fulfil their responsibilities as fathers and spiritual leaders.
The revival was hosted by Apostle Dr. George Amoako Alhassan and featured prayer, teaching and spiritual exhortation aimed at strengthening the faith and leadership responsibilities of men.
The programme sought to equip men to become stronger spiritual leaders and intercessors for their families, with Ezekiel 22:30 serving as the central scriptural foundation.
