Proverbs 18:22 (New International Version)
He who finds a wife finds what is good
and receives
favor from the Lord.
As I celebrate our 27 Wedding Anniversary the Lord has
laid upon my heart an important message to share with young people around the
world.
Young men and ladies, may I bring this important message
to your attention: Choose your spouse carefully, by prayerfully relying on
God's Spirit for direction. While dating, keep your eyes wide open, for many
proclaim to be Christians, but are not. Break it off if you see anything that
bothers you, for it will haunt you for the rest of your life, and please do not
believe that after marriage, you can win you mate to the Kingdom. Once you are
married, however, close your eyes to any annoyances you will perceive!
Only if your marriage is based on the fear of the Lord
(not wanting to hurt our loving Lord in any shape, form or fashion) will you
end up growing closer to one another and closer to your Heavenly Father. Your
joy will be so great that you will literally be dining at the top of the world!
"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a
woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." (Prov 31:30 NIV)
"The wise woman builds her house, but with her own
hands the foolish one tears hers down." (Prov 14:1 NIV)
Marriage can be like standing at the top of the world. If
you marry a true, God-fearing spouse, each day that passes by will draw you
closer to your spouse as well to your loving Father. Each day will be more
exquisite than the one before. Oh sure, there will be some run-ins (Probably
more than less!), but your love established on the Eternal One will lead you to
learn to forgive and to start admiring the differences of your mate. Eventually
you will be led, under God's guidance, to dine at the top of the world, where
your love towards one another and towards God will be of more importance than
the trivial differences that used to drive you apart.
Please be careful who you marry! Not all marriages end up
at the top of the world, like mine did, as my wife is sure out-of-this-world!
Some do end up in utter hell!
"Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a
house with a quarrelsome wife." (Prov 21:9 NIV)
It's not without purpose that the book of Proverbs ends
by describing the virtues of a God-fearing wife. Please meditate over these
words and depend on the One who can make this possible:
"A wife of noble character who can find? She is
worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks
nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She
selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like the merchant
ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still dark; she
provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.
"She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings
she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong
for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not
go out at night.
"In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the
spindle with her fingers. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands
to the needy.
"If it snows, she has no fear for her household; for
all of them are clothed in scarlet. She makes coverings for her bed ; she is
clothed in fine linen and purple.
"Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he
takes his seat among the elders of the land.
"She makes linen garments and sells them, and
supplies the merchants with sashes. She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful
instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and
does not eat the bread of idleness.
"Her children arise and call her blessed; her
husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass
them all.
"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a
woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate." (Prov 31:10-31 NIV)
Needless fears can be avoided by depending on the One to
lead you to such a person.
In whom will you trust?
Dear Lord I come before You today thanking You for the
most amazing help mate that You have given to me. I pray that You will continue
to be her, that You will lead and guide her in all things. In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
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