Afraid of the Snow?

My thoughts turned this week to a place I do not believe they have turned before. As I was walking through the house after dealing with the snow for multiple days on end, my thoughts turned to Proverbs thirty-one. When you think of Proverbs thirty-one, one of your first thoughts is probably the worthy woman. That is where my thoughts turned. You might be thinking: this is not Mother’s Day, why are you thinking about Proverbs thirty-one? Verse twenty-one says, “She is not afraid of the snow for her household, For all her household are clothed with scarlet.” As I walked around in the house, warm and well-fed, I thought about my wife.

First and foremost, all glory to God. We would not have anything if He did not bless us (Acts 17:24-25). I realize that I am the primary bread winner, and without a job, we would have no funds. (Thanks for employing me!) She does a wonderful job managing what I bring home. We did not have to rush to the grocery store because we did not have enough for a couple of days. She went just to pick up some things we wanted. I believe if a blizzard hit our area without warning, our family would be ok. That is in large part to my wife managing our household so well.

Verse ten of Proverbs thirty-one says, “An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels.” I believe we have many ladies in the congregation who would fit into this category. How many families were warm and filled during this last snow storm? Verse twenty-eight says, “Her children rise up and bless her; Her husband also, and he praises her; saying.”

Husbands, were you warm and well-fed? Did you say thank you? Were your children taken good care of even after a long day of sledding? Did they say thank you? The end of verse thirty-one says, “And let her works praise her in the gates.” Today, we praise you in this article. Thank you.