My
Bride is a Proverbs 31 Woman, June 4, 2015
The Lord's message on the Bride of Proverbs 31 [from heartdwellers.org]
The Lord's message on the Bride of Proverbs 31 [from heartdwellers.org]
"When
one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls. This is
another picture of My Bride, Clare.
"I
can entrust My heart to her, she is there for Me, looking out
for My interests and being a comfort and companion, even to the
poor and lonely, in whom I dwell and cry out in loneliness.
"She
is a steadfast and unfailing prize, she does not give up but
perseveres under trial. She brings Me good and not evil all the
days of her life. She doesn't live a selfish or shameful life,
but looks after the affairs of My household and does nothing
that brings reproach upon Me.
"She
obtains wool and flax and makes cloth with skillful hands. Wool
represents the work of her hands, her supportive work and
efforts to build up her household, covering their needs in all
seasons. Flax is symbolic of linen and prayer...she is a woman
of prayer and covers her household in prayer.
"She
reaches out her hands to the poor, and extends her arms to the
needy. She continually is showing My heart of mercy to those
around her and I am continually showering mercy upon her and all
her undertakings.
"Charm
is deceptive and beauty fleeting... I abhor vanity and a life
taken up with the superficial and fleeting worldly affairs...but
the woman who respects Me and lives her life unto Me, scorns
those things the world applauds.
"Give
her the reward of her labors, she will be rewarded with the
fruit of her labors. And her works praise her at the city
gates...she is recognized by the elders for her virtue and
faithfulness, by the community reflecting My standards and
living a spotless life as an example to others.
Psalm
128: Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience
to him. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and
prosperity will be yours. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine
within your house; your children will be like olive shoots
around your table. Yes, this will be the blessing for the man
who fears the Lord.
And
at this point the Lord brought to mind our relationships with
our husbands and that this is an example of the worthy wife as
well. Her husband can entrust his heart to her, she is even
tempered, compassionate and respectful, always building him up,
both in her heart and outwardly in her actions and words. She
looks out for his needs and is ready to serve and support him,
laying aside her own needs to see to his. She covers him in
prayer and has a deep abiding respect.
This
Scripture came to mind at the end of the message. Ephesian
4:1 I beg you to lead a life worthy of your
calling, for you have been called by Me. 2 Always be humble and
gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance
for each other’s faults because of your love. 3 Make every
effort to keep yourselves united in the
Spirit,
binding yourselves together with peace.
