The Wife of Noble Character - Proverbs 27-31 Listen to Proverbs 27-31
TGIF..... well, we should actually thank GOD for everyday. But Fridays are extra nice.
Today, we finish with the book of Proverbs, and over the weekend we almost start and finish Ecclesiastes.
In finishing Proverbs we will read the Sayings of Agur, and Sayings of Lemuel. We then read the infamous Proverbs 31 ; The wife of a Noble Character. This is a saying that King Lemuel's mother taught him. This is an Acrostic poem. If you are like me, I had no idea what an acrostic poem was, so I googled it. It is pretty neat, here is a LINK so you can create your own. If you have time, it is fun.
Focus VersesA 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. -Proverbs 31:10-11
Thought for the Day
As yes, the infamous "Proverbs 31 Woman." I have seen these verses mis-used against women several times. So, I guess this devotional should be called the Proverbs 31 Man. Before I do get started, let me say that GOD did put these verses into the Bible for a reason. I think they serve as a great guide for women.
Now, you may be reading this, and thinking that this does not apply to you since you are not married. This applies just as much if you are single, dating, or married. In fact if you are single or dating these words may be more towards you.
Us men (Yes, me included) read these verses and think; HA! Kim (My wife) this is what you are suppose to be like. If it is in the Bible, GOD wants you to do it. Right?
Yes, this is true, but men, before you jump to the guts of Proverbs 31 did you miss verse 11? I believe the key to a "Proverbs 31 Woman" is verse 11.
If we want our women to rise up to a Proverbs 31 Women we need to put her on that pedestal. Does your woman know that you have "Full confidence" in her?
Do you lift her up everyday?
Does she think that she is pretty, not to the world, but to you?
Do you tell her that?
Do you express how invaluable her wisdom is in your relationship?
What an amazing job that she does with your children?
Do you lift her up in prayer?
Do you brag about her to others?
I am sure we men could plug in a few of our own, or maybe we should ask in what areas we can uplift our women so they feel more like the Proverbs 31 Woman.
I guess this is what it boils down to, if we men are always cutting down, or not communicating to our women, how can we expect them to be a Proverbs 31 Woman? Most people will rise up to the level of expectation that you have of them, if it is done with LOVE. If you believe a person can fly, they will.
I do not mean to pick on the men so much, this holds true to both partners. I have seen marriages where both parties do not expect much from each other, they put more stock in their friends then each other. And guess what, they have troubled marriages or are getting divorced...... hmmm big surprise, huh? I believe that we all can improve on building each other up. What is that saying..... a compliment a day, keeps the headaches away. :) or something like that. Have a Blessed weekend, Oh and yes, I do have a Proverbs 31 Woman, thanks Kimmy :)
Bible Trivia
What noisemakers hung off the hem of the priest's garment?
Hint: Leviticus 11:29-30
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Trivia Scripture Hint CORRECTION:
Exodus 39:25
Everyone have a great week-end in God and may you all be Blessed by Him.
Bible Trivia:
What noisemakers hung off the hem of the priest's garment?
ANSWER: Bells
Exodus 28:33
And beneath upon the hem of it thou shalt make pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, round about the hem thereof; and bells of gold between them round about:
Exodus 39:25
And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, round about between the pomegranates;
Grannys Ramblings:
On its hem, between the ornate pomegranates of blue and purple, were bells, so the priest could be heard while ministering before God - if he were to die, the bells would stop ringing and he could be pulled out of the Most Holy Place.
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I want to say just because I posted only a paragraph on the Priest clothing, I hope no one thinks it not important. Every part of the clothing had meaning and is a study within itself...
IN CHRIST
Ecc.3
Donna
As I get ready to leave to finish for tomorrows 4th from the last horse show until the weekend of state, I read this again for an unknown number of times. The word never gets old though. I hope you enjoy this even if you have read like I countless times.
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PSALM 23
A special look at one of the most quoted passages of the Bible.
The Lord is my Shepherd
That's Relationship!
I shall not want
That's Supply!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.
That's Rest!
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
That's Refreshment!
He restoreth my soul
That's Healing!
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness.
That's Guidance!
For His name sake
That's Purpose!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death.
That's Testing!
I will fear no evil.
That's Protection!
For Thou art with me
That's Faithfulness!
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me,
That's Discipline!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
That's Hope!
Thou anointest my head with oil,
That's Consecration!
My cup runneth over.
That's Abundance!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.
That's Blessing!
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord.
That's Security!
IN CHRIST
Ecc.3
Donna
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