She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Proverbs 31: 27 The virtuous woman is alert to the ways of her household. She is not ignorant to the activities of the members of her household. Today’s modern woman would have to find balance in this fast world […]
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. Proverbs 31:26 Today, the virtuous woman teaches us about wise conversations. What she says and how she does it. She is filled with wisdom. This is divine. (See James 3:2) Her tongue moves with kindness. Her lips are not rash. […]
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. Proverbs 31:25 Again we are reminded of her clothing. The virtuous woman is clothed with strength. This means she sometimes feels tired but there is divine strength. When she feels discouraged, there is strength available to press on. She is also […]
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Proverbs 31:24 The virtuous woman is filled with profitable ideas. Yet again our attention is drawn to her industrious nature. She sees opportunities and utilises them. See her work flow; She makes, sells and then delivers The virtuous woman is organised, consistent […]
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. Proverbs 31:23 When a man experiences peace at home, it reflects in his social and work life. Her husband knows his home front is covered. He is not confronted with a troublesome wife. Instead he is covered up with […]
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Proverbs 31:22 The virtuous woman is not carelessly dressed. She carefully makes coverings. Silk and Purple signifies royalty and divine service (See Mark 15:17). This woman knows her worth and carries herself in that manner. She doesn’t negotiate her appearance for anything less. […]
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. Proverbs 31:21 The virtuous woman is proactive. She diligently looks to the welfare of her household. She is spiritually and physically prepared. She is unafraid in the days of trouble. Her household are clothed with prayers. The […]
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. Proverbs 31:20 The virtuous woman not only touches her home, she influences her community. She pays attention and notices even needy families or persons around. She has a broad perspective to life. She is not a selfish thinker […]
She layeth her hands to the spindle and her hands hold the distaff Proverbs 31:19 One powerful lesson you should take to heart from this devotional study is how much the hands of a godly woman matters. Try counting how times her hands, the works, the business of her hands are mentioned. This provokes you […]
She perceives her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night Proverbs 31:18 Merchants are business people. They understand financial and business principles. The Scriptures makes several references to the business of the virtuous woman. She looks at her enterprise and considers it good. She is also a night person. At night her […]