This week I’ve been looking at Proverbs 31 the Epilogue bit,
and really trying to pray into it and reflect on it. So here are a few of my
thoughts.
To begin with I had to take away my selfish attitude and
realise this isn’t about me or what I can be as a noble wife in the future, but
the example Jesus sets here to the church. Remember ALL of the Old Testament
points to Jesus and tells us about His character and His mission, so this must
also have the focus on Jesus.
Secondly the bible talks about the church being married to
God so this could also be a reflection on the behaviour of the church as a
whole in it’s service to the Lord. It’s strange picture language for the church
as a whole but as you begin to break it down it has similarities to
preparations and harvest which is the work Jesus sends us out to do really in
the Great Commission.
Finally of course it applies when thinking personally about
growth in my own personal character with the help of the Holy Spirit. If I’m
striving to be Christ-like and this is pointing to Christ’s character then
surely this is something that, with the Grace of God, I should be striving for
also. Even in my role in church service and discipleship this is something also
I should reflect on.
Now when I read Proverbs 31 I can say:
- Wow, Jesus is amazing
- Oh man, I’m rubbish!
- Thankfully God is gracious and I can ask Him to help me to grow in this!
