She speaks godly Wisdom and Kindness...

Proverbs 31:26

"She opens her mouth in skillful and godly Wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness [giving counsel and instruction]" AMPC

In stark contrast to some of the beliefs and teachings that women are not allowed to speak or more specifically, teach or give instruction in the body of Christ, the bride in  Proverbs 31 is commended for the skillful and godly Wisdom and the law of kindness that she speaks in all her counsel and instruction. What really drew my attention in this verse is the fact that Wisdom is spelled with a capital letter.  Capital letters in the middle of a sentence indicate, amongst other things, personal names.  Who's name then is mentioned as Wisdom in this context?  In my opinion it is none other than the Holy Spirit Himself.  Consider the following scripture in this context:

In 1 Cor 12:8 the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit are mentioned and in verse 8, we read:  

8 To one is given in and through the [Holy] Spirit [the power to speak] a message of wisdom, and to another [the power to express] a word of knowledge and understanding according to the same [Holy] Spirit; AMPC

The bride is given, in and through the Holy Spirit, the power to speak a message of wisdom.  It is none other than the Holy Spirit Himself that speaks through the Proverbs 31 woman and she is commended for her obedience to speak the skillful and godly Wisdom the Holy Spirit gives her.  Knowledge and understanding of the law of kindness is also both a gift from the Holy Spirit, and part of the fruit of the Holy Spirit:  

In Galatians 5:22-23 the fruit of the Spirit is mentioned and kindness is specifically mentioned as one of them: 

22 But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness, 23 Gentleness (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence). Against such things there is no law [that can bring a charge]. AMPC

In Isaiah 11:2 the names of the Holy Spirit are given: "And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the reverential and obedient fear of the Lord"

Once again the Spirit of God is described as Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel and Knowledge amongst others.  

My absolute personal favourite scripture about the nature of the Holy Spirit depicted as Wisdom, is in Proverbs 8!   I just post the beginning of the chapter for us but please read the whole chapter - it's too long to quote here but it is absolutely beautiful.  

Proverbs 8

8 Does not skillful and godly Wisdom cry out, and understanding raise her voice [in contrast to the loose woman]?  2 On the top of the heights beside the way, where the paths meet, stands Wisdom [skillful and godly];  3 At the gates at the entrance of the town, at the coming in at the doors, she cries out:...

Wisdom is a skillful speaker and not silent at all.  She cries out and raises her voice, she stands at the crossroads, at the gates, doors and the entrances of the town and she cries out...  

The Holy Spirit is in and with and amongst us.  He speaks in and through us Wisdom, Counsel and Knowledge.  God commends the Proverbs 31 woman who speaks under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and encourages her to continue to do so.    

Let us read Proverbs 31:26 again:  

Proverbs 31:26

"She opens her mouth in skillful and godly Wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness [giving counsel and instruction]"

Questions to ponder this week:

• Do you have the Holy Spirit in you?  If yes, then you also have the gift of Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Counsel and the fruit of Kindness in you.
• Have you believed the lie that you are not to speak the words of Wisdom and Knowledge and Counsel and teach the Law of Kindness that He births in your heart?
• Ask His forgiveness and then open your mouth and speak the skillful and godly Wisdom He gives you!

Lets Speak Jesus in a time such as this we will not be silent - Here be Lions