- “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Proverbs 31:29 – In chapter 31 we have a mother speaking into the life of her son seeking to help him think with his head, and not his flesh, when it came to the women in his life. She told him to pursue the excellent, virtuous women for his wife, and this proverb outlines much of what her character would be. Trustworthy, willing to work hard, smart, and wise. Able to take on the challenges that come, a blessing to her family, kind, and holy. She ultimately would be one that feared the Lord. When he would make his pursuit to find such a lady, he would be so blessed to have her and he would say the verse above, “Honey, you are amazing, and you surpass everyone else!” For the ladies reading this, note that this is not a passage that seeks to diminish the value or important of women, but is seeking to do the opposite. It is telling men that a holy woman in their life would change their life for the better in ways they would never imagine reaching on their own. Having such a wife would bring them honor, blessing, and would fill their lives with good. So ladies, seek to be such a lady even if a spouse is not in your story right now. Bring such honor and blessing to the family of God and the family God has given you at this time. Men, make sure the sort of lady your eyes are seeking after are ladies such as this passage speaks of. When you find her, treasure her like the precious gemstone she is, for she will bring more value to you than all the wealth in the world. Let us all remember though to be the ideal woman or man, it isn’t about anything worldly, it’s about fearing the Lord and following Him. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2939
- What are you doing, my son? What are you doing, son of my womb? What are you doing, son of my vows? Proverbs 31:2 – That’s a pretty amazing question to ask that I wonder if you can answer well. What are you doing? This mother is asking her son what are you doing concerning sinful things like adulterous women. Why are you even thinking about stepping onto that path?! You can feel her love yet concern for her son in the passage. God as well loves you and is concerned with your life. That’s why He’s asking you what are you doing. What are you doing back with that person I lead you away from? What are you doing with that thing in your hands again that I took away from your life? What are you doing holding that grudge again when I said let it go? However the question is made for your story, do you have a good enough answer to give to God as to why you’ve gone after that sin again? If you know you lack a good answer, let’s stop putting ourself in situations where the question is being asked of us. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 702
- Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:8-9 – Open your mouth so good can pour out of it, not so evil can enter it. Earlier in the passage, and all throughout this book we see lessons on how to be watchful of how you handle your mouth. Don’t use it to curse another, don’t use it to consume strong drink, don’t be careless with your words. Here though scripture tells us what to open our mouth for. To speak for those who can’t, to speak out for those cast out, to give a voice to those in need. Yes, our voice and words can be used to destroy but they can also be the support for those who have none. Open your mouth and use your words in a way that gives others what they need. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1713
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