Now that I'm 40 'something' I find now that I look at the Proverbs 31 Woman as a string of pearls. Each characteristic that she embodies being a pearl on the strand of our life. We don't just automatically have the whole strand put together. Some of us are half stranded! Many of us are long strands, some short bracelets, and all are a work in progress.
It's like anything else in our lives; we've got to work at it. We've got to work at becoming a good mother, good cook, good wife, and all those other things. Some women are saved later in life and they don't start working on their strand of pearls till late in their particular life. All the characteristics or our 'pearls' don't come naturally to us. Some do, but with others we have to work hard to string that thread through the pearl to pull it onto our strand. Sometimes our pearls get loose and a few fall off and we have to work to thread them back on to our strand.
Proverbs 31:(10 ) Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
If we look up the definition of “virtue”, we will find explanations of moral excellence, goodness, and the ability to conduct oneself with ethical principles.
The word "chayil" is what God uses to describe His idea of a choice woman.You have probably always heard it translated as the "virtuous woman."The Strong’s Hebrew Dictionary explains that the term "chayil" was used to describe great forces and armies. A woman said to be "chayil" would possess a certain strength, might, and power!
The Proverb 31 Woman is no wimp. She is a woman of great strength! She is a woman of purpose. She is a strong contributor and asset to her home. She manages her affairs well. She is business-like, intellectual, and above all else God- fearing.
She is a "virtuous woman".The virtuous woman places all of her trust in the Lord. She knows that only through him, she has "come this far by faith."
She knows her redeemer lives and never fails to thank him for "Just another day." She is a woman of vision, and destiny. God has placed within her Spirit a ministering to others. She is not ashamed to wash the feet of Jesus with her tears and dry them with her hair because he alone is her life-line. Her head is held high, her steps are sure, and her words are well thought over. Her appearance portrays her royalty having divine DNA within her very soul.
Yes, she knows the storms will come, the winds will blow, there will be times when there may be sickness, trials, and heartache. However, the conclusion of the matter is this, she is assured that there will be times of joy, laughter, and deliverance with life more abundantly; this is the promise of her Father in heaven.
In the scriptures, the word "virtue" is used to mean not just goodness but also occasionally the power to heal.
It is important that virtue should have this double meaning, for godly qualities can heal both the one who has them and the one who is influenced by them.The Virtuous Woman, where can she be found? Women say with me- I am she, because I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
Being a Proverbs 31 woman is not about be “perfect.” It’s about living life with purpose, diligence, forgiveness, and repentance. The only reason why the Proverbs 31 Woman can be perceived as “perfect” is because she is a product of the God who lives within her. The only thing that’s perfect about her, is Him.
A Virtuous Woman serves God with all of her heart, mind, and soul. She seeks His will for her life and follows His ways. Because of her fear of the Lord, she is able to be all that she is. You see, the Proverbs 31 Woman is the ideal example of a godly woman, not because she’s perfect, but because all that she does is a result of her relationship with her Saviour.
So, I have learned that all I need to do in order to be a Proverbs 31 Woman, is put God first and focus on my relationship with Him. He desires to have our complete devotion, He wants to be our first love – and that, dear virtuous young woman, is what He deserves. It’s His blood that was shed for our sins and the high price of His sinless life (1 Cor. 6 v 20) that makes us “worth far more than rubies” (Pro. 31 v 10). It has nothing to do with our deeds or what we do for Him (Eph. 2 v 8).
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