“She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: Her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, And her hands hold the distaff.” (Proverbs 31:18-19 KJV)
This virtuous woman knows her wares, King Lemuel's mother persists to educate and prepare her son for the search of the right wife. Such a wife is one who knowingly makes quality products from her labors. She does what she does with fervor. This woman, deserving a royal pursuit, is one whose enthusiasm in her role is the shining light to follow in dark moments of challenges. She is likened to a burning candle in the dark. She is ready and prepared to keep her light glowing through the night.
This woman is a mirror for us to reflect on to exhibit her virtuous character in our life. Using the analogy of weaving - a traditional craft women did in distant pasts to provide fabric for clothing and tapestry, she shows a picture of mastery. Her hands on the spindle and distaff - the tools for spinning wool and flax, are magical to behold.
She is a woman who takes God's Words to heart, seriously. Aware life under the sun is fleeting, she aims to fulfill her role with her spouse, so they both can enjoy all the days of their lives. A virtue we must embrace being children of God by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Apart from Christ Jesus, it is written, these words warn: “Enjoy life with the wife whom you love, all the days of your vain life that he has given you under the sun, because that is your portion in life and in your toil at which you toil under the sun. Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.” (Ecclesiastes 9:9-10 ESV)
But, in Christ Jesus, as we do our toil under the sun like this woman of virtue, we are assured: "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain" (1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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