All Mothers deserve recognition and appreciation all year long but especially on “Mother’s Day”. It’s a command of God in Deuteronomy 5:16
Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
A day in the life of a Mother is filled with family needs, household duties, errands and last minute interruptions.
This is nothing new it has been going on for a long time. We read in
Proverbs 31:10-31
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
What an excellent wife and mother! She has strong character, great wisdom, many skills and great compassion. We could all learn from her example.
One thing is quite clear her strength and dignity didn’t come from her amazing achievements but her reverence to God. Surprisingly her appearance is never mentioned.
What a difference from today’s thinking where physical appearance counts for much.
The question is asked—“who can find a virtuous woman?” There is a great need for exceptional women of God today. Grandmothers, Mothers, Daughters striving to be better, not satisfied with a hum drum average life. That takes qualities of a virtuous woman – hard work, respect of spouse, foresight, encouragement, care of others, concern for thempoor, wisdom in handling money and most of all the fear of God. These qualities lead to enjoyment, success, honor and worth.
It would be hard if not impossible to do all the things the woman in scripture fulfilled, there are not enough hours in our day. But we can be the best we can be.
We can live our lives not an imitation of someone else’s. We can honor the Lord by living a life pleasing to Him and productive for the Kingdom of God.
Verse 30 - Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
In His Amazing Love,
Nan
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