Proverbs 31 is one of those chapters in the Bible that I have always avoided to read because I just feel so inadequate when I read it. It is a standard that is just too high to ever be able to reach. However, recently we had an interesting discussion at a cell group about this chapter. What if we read this chapter in the context of the body, or bride, of Christ? What if this chapter is meant to tell us how Christ as the Bridegroom sees His bride? If it can be read as a reference to the bride of Christ it gives us 'n picture of the mature and perfected bride - in other words it is the end result of what God is growing us into. If we can read it as a picture of the body of Christ then it means that we do not have to be all of it all the time to everyone. We just need to do our part - that part that we are called to, and for which God created and equipped us for, when He intricately wove us together when He made us. So suddenly this is a chapter that I read with new enthusiasm and an open mind, to see what the Holy Spirit will show me from it.
Proverbs 31:10-11
Who can find a virtuous wife?
For her worth is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her;
So he will have no lack of gain.
Two questions to ponder from these two verses:
1. Do I know how much value I have for God? Do I know my worth?
2. Is my heart a safe place for Him?
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