Words of Encouragement Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31 10. An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. 11. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. 12. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13. She looks for wool and flax and works with her hands in delight. 4. She is like merchant ships; she brings her food from afar. 15. She rises also while it is still night and gives food to her household and portions to her maidens, 16. She considers a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17. She girds herself with strength and makes her arms strong. 18. She senses that her gain is good; her lamp does not go out at night. 19. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hands grasp the spindle. 20. She extends her hand to the poor, and she stretches out her hands to the , needy, 21. She is not afraid of the snow for her household, for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22. She makes coverings for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. 24. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies belts to the tradesmen. 25. Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she smiles at the future. 26. She opens her mouth in wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. 27. She looks well to the ways of her household , and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28. Her children rise up and bless her; her husband also, and he praises her, saying: 29. Many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all. 30. Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. 31. Give her the product of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates. My focus is on verse 11. From Our Daily Homily by F.B. Meyer This alphabetical poem to godly womanhood is one of the gems of Old Testament Scriptures. It should be read from the R.V. that its significant and beautiful touches may be appreciated. Clearly the Hebrew woman was held in high honor, and had as much freedom of action as she enjoys in Christian countries. Herein the contrast was very marked, as against the women of other Oriental nations. But in the whole delineation there is hardly ay trait more beautiful than this--absolute trustworthiness. You can see the pair together: the husband comes in from sitting among the elders, his heart weighted with the affairs of state, and he seeks her confidence and advice. He has no fear of her betraying his secrets He can safely trust her. This surely is the most sacred joy a woman can have. To be consulted, to be trusted, to share the common toils and responsibilities. Who would work willingly with her hands, and rise while yet night, and engage in ceaseless toils, if only she had the inspiration that trust brings! if then your future life should need A strength my love can only gain Through suffering--or my heart be freed Only by sorrow from some stain. The you shall give, and I will take This crown of fire for loves dear sake. Can Christ, in like manner, safely trust us?(John 2:24) Can he trust us with His secrets, His interests, His money? Abraham was one whom God could safely trust, and he did trust him as His friend: Shall I hide from Abraham,,,for I have known him? It is required of us also that we be absolutely trustworthy. So, be encouraged, my friend! P.S. Here is a collection of songs and hymns that will minister to your heart and soul; Holy Spirit, Live in Me. Enjoy! https://youtube/watch?v=dSg--DSbRzg&list=PL2A0AACBB488E17E3&index=11
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:51:17 +0000