Sunday, May 31, 2009

Scripture reading: Proverbs 31

Proverbs 31:10-12
A 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. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. (NIV)

The highest good any man can accomplish is to do the will of God. But next to that the best thing he can do is find a godly wife, for she will help him to do God’s will.

I’m going to speak as a guy. Being a preacher I’ve had the opportunity to know many gifted men. They had “success” tattooed on their foreheads. They were destined for greatness. But they made one fatal mistake that derailed all of their potential—they married wrong. They themselves had charisma and ability. In the words of my profession “they could preach the stars down!” They were born to be leaders. But they married girls who were the opposite of themselves. These men could charm the horns off a Billy goat, but their wives had an innate ability to sew them back on… with a spare pair.

A lady will read this and be insulted. This is because she thinks with her heart—which is not bad. But men have the ability to put their emotions on the shelf and think with their heads detached from their hearts, even if for only a little while. And if a man will use this ability early on in his courtship with a girl it can save him a lifetime of grief. He needs to think long term. He needs to ask himself: “What are the ramifications of this girl being my wife a way on down the road? Will she help me? Will she make me more effective in fulfilling my God-ordained mission, or less?” Yes, a guy can think objectively like that. He is very capable of breaking off a romantic relationship simply because “This girl is not the right one for me.” Some ladies may read this and think: “That is cold!” Well, maybe. But think about your own son. Oh yes, you pray he uses this ability!

Men, thank God right now that he has blessed you with a noble wife!! And then go thank her for being that lady.

I love you.
Bro. George