Read Pr. 31:10-31
Most women look at the Proverbs 31 woman as an unachievable model that they try to forget about but I think if we see her as the bride of Christ we might not get as defensive. God created the world with the goal of acquiring a bride for his son. So let's see what God is looking for. He first states that Jesus will safely trust in her so he won't need any other thing. She, in turn will only be good to him. She will choose the best materials to make her clothing. She will clothe herself in righteousness and purity. She will bring him encouragement and blessings on her lips which will be his daily bread. She will stay full of the Word and be laden with treasures gotten from the Word of God. She will rise in the midst of adversity and her peace and confidence will flow out to her family and those around her. She will extend her testimony to the world and plant righteousness in the midst of evil. She is confident that God is faithful and good and this will be light to many who are lost and afraid. She takes the bull by the horn and fights the enemy so that nothing is stolen from her and her family. She reaches out with compassion and gives freely of herself and her supply. She is not afraid of hard times because her family is covered by the blood of the lamb. She speaks from the abundance of the Word which she has hidden in her heart. She is busy about her father, God's business so her labor is not in vain. She does not strive but is motivated by the Holy Spirit who gives her grace to do all she is called to do. All who she has mentored will bless her and rise up and take their place in the Body. Jesus' bride will excel above all others because she chose to fear God and not man. She will be rewarded for her sacrifice for eternity.
Lord, we want to be that bride. Help us.
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