Behind Every Great Man

The discussion of the excellent wife turns to her husband. He is a leader in their community. He is well-known and respected. In part, this can be because of his excellent wife. There is no murmuring about his family or the shenanigans at home. There is no scandal brewing in his marriage. He can lead in the community because his household is in order. Behind every great man is a great woman. Are you that woman?

She Brings Good

What a blessing a good wife can be. Good flows out of her every day. Her husband is richly blessed because of her.

What is flowing out of you day in and day out? Is it good or evil? Yes, we all,sin. But are we seeking to do good? Are we seeking to bless others by the good that we are doing? Do the good works God has designed you to do. As you do them, bless your husband. He will be better off because of it.

Does It Fit?

We sometimes don't want to talk about submission. It seems demeaning to us. But when we realize the context, it becomes easier to understand.

Wives submit to your husbands. God has provided a special blessing to you ladies - your husband. He's not perfect. Perhaps he is far from it. But God has given him to you. He is part of you and you are part of him. Submitting doesn't mean that you are giving up all of yourself but that you are yielding yourself so that together God can have His way through the two of you. Your wants aand desires are part of your husband and he should be sensitive to them as he is leading.

As is fitting in the Lord. This is not some that constrains us, but something that we rise up to. It is not as if we are little girls trying on Mommy's high heels and stumbling about as we try to walk. No, we are growing into them as we and our husbands grow into being the couple that God wants us to be. Isn't that beautiful?