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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Proverbs 31:14

Proverbs 31:14 She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from 
afar.



Definition:Merchant ship:pertaining to or used for trade or commerce: a merchant ship; Merchant ships as classified by operating method (the other is the ocean liner). 

In our modern day society, we all want everything NOW! That's why we have instant coffee, drive-thru everything (even pharmacies and dry-cleaners). We have microwave ovens and quick easy meals at the grocery store ready to buy, heat up and enjoy! But there's a problem with our high-tech modern day
society. Much like the jet airplanes that can transport foods faster than merchant ships, ships are the preferred method. Why? Because they can carry a greater load and use less energy and resources - merchant ships are more cost effective and far more efficient than jet airplanes. It would take an airplane many trips to carry the same load a merchant ship can carry all at once.

Without her special presence the family is but a group of people lacking that warm affection theat only a faithful wife and devoted mother can provide. 
In spiritual symbolism how is the Proverbs woman like a Merchant Ship.....
A merchant ship must have a Captain...
Her Captain is the Lord!

Merchant Ships were guided by the a compass and the north star. She is guided by inspiration, revelation, and the Holy Ghost. 
Merchant ships bring precious cargo from distant lands. She brings precious blessings from Heaven to her family.
Merchant ships endure storms at sea...Virtuous women have divine protection when spiritual and temporal storms threaten the home.
The proverbs woman is busy, and working hard ,stocking up and preparing for the future for her families needs.
Merchant Ships unload in different  harbors. These women of valor share their knowledge & talents  in different areas of her life and with different people.
Merchant Ships keep nothing for themselves. They carry cargo for others.True women of God are sacrificial and unselfish. 

Food.......
A basic need in life. The virtuous woman is making it her business to provide the best she can. 
The Proverbs 31 Woman is not only wise with what she chooses to work with, she is the one doing the work.

The Proverbs 31 Woman was ultimately a wise shopper, careful with the household income, careful choosing the foods and items purchased for the household, careful with what she did with the hours she had, providing for her family in a loving and wise way. 

A great woman is creative and diligent. She will not settle for convenience, economy, or habit.  
Excellence marks the virtuous woman. She does not look for shortcuts; she looks for the best. Convenience means little to her. She does not care what other women are doing; she wants to reward and honor her husband and children with service.







 




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