נ 23 Her husband is known at the city gates
when he sits with the leaders of the land.
How, we may ask, does this apply to a woman today? We learn from this verse that this woman's husband is respected and he is wise. He has a good reputation, and associates with other wise men.
Selecting a husband is so important because G-d wants us to stay married forever. He will lead a single woman to the man He wants for her...if she will seek His wisdom.
Because I married at age 17, a week after graduating from high school, and because I did not seek G-d's wisdom, that marriage was not a good one, and ended in divorce. Unfortunately, I married again, and it ended in divorce also. Can you imagine how I felt with two divorces behind me?
G-d hates divorce, and I hate it, too. Unfortunately, I did not know how to recognize a "good" man...a wise man. I was fond of saying, "Marriage is like having your teeth drilled without Novocaine." I determined that I was incapable of being married, and resigned myself to life as a single woman. I never intended to marry again.
I didn't date. All I did was work at my job and study the Bible. I spent hours alone with G-d, seeking His face and wisdom, worshiping Him, and listening to Him. During that period of time, I was led to Messianic Judaism. I never, ever dreamed G-d would give me my own, personal rabbi. When G-d put us together almost eight years ago, it was very clear He desired for us to marry and minister together. It has been a beautiful and fruitful marriage. Because of my desire for wisdom, I grew to know and recognize what a "good" man looks and acts like.
During the years I was growing in His wisdom, I prayed for my two daughters (from my first marriage) to find good, wise men as husbands. Even though I didn't know how to recognize one myself, G-d honored that prayer. When I was praying for them, I didn't imagine G-d would bring one for me, too. Both of my daughters have wonderful husbands, and I am so thankful that G-d put them together.
when he sits with the leaders of the land.
How, we may ask, does this apply to a woman today? We learn from this verse that this woman's husband is respected and he is wise. He has a good reputation, and associates with other wise men.
Selecting a husband is so important because G-d wants us to stay married forever. He will lead a single woman to the man He wants for her...if she will seek His wisdom.
Because I married at age 17, a week after graduating from high school, and because I did not seek G-d's wisdom, that marriage was not a good one, and ended in divorce. Unfortunately, I married again, and it ended in divorce also. Can you imagine how I felt with two divorces behind me?
G-d hates divorce, and I hate it, too. Unfortunately, I did not know how to recognize a "good" man...a wise man. I was fond of saying, "Marriage is like having your teeth drilled without Novocaine." I determined that I was incapable of being married, and resigned myself to life as a single woman. I never intended to marry again.
I didn't date. All I did was work at my job and study the Bible. I spent hours alone with G-d, seeking His face and wisdom, worshiping Him, and listening to Him. During that period of time, I was led to Messianic Judaism. I never, ever dreamed G-d would give me my own, personal rabbi. When G-d put us together almost eight years ago, it was very clear He desired for us to marry and minister together. It has been a beautiful and fruitful marriage. Because of my desire for wisdom, I grew to know and recognize what a "good" man looks and acts like.
During the years I was growing in His wisdom, I prayed for my two daughters (from my first marriage) to find good, wise men as husbands. Even though I didn't know how to recognize one myself, G-d honored that prayer. When I was praying for them, I didn't imagine G-d would bring one for me, too. Both of my daughters have wonderful husbands, and I am so thankful that G-d put them together.
Remember, it is never too late to become wise. I am proof of that statement, and G-d can use broken vessels, like me. He can put the pieces back together and make something beautiful.
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ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how God works in mysterious ways to put two people together. Even through errors in judgement or what ever you might call it, God provided you with a good man.
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