And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen.–Exodus 35:25
Can you imagine the honor and privilege of these women preparing things that adorned the very house of God. Wow!–yet today there is something even better. J. R. Miller wrote:
Many young ladies make beautiful things—but do not bring them to Christ. They keep them for their own adornment. But these women brought their fine handiwork to the Lord. They spun beautiful threads to be woven into the curtains and embroideries of the tabernacle. Christian girls and women may help in many ways in preparing dwelling-places for God. They can make a place for him in their own heart. They can put touches of beauty into the lives of others. It needs not great things—but only service of truth filled with love, to please God. The threads may be coarse—but in God’s eye they will be beautiful—if love spins them.
It is my happy privilege to be married to one of these “wise hearted” women. She has “put touches of beauty into the lives of others”–especially mine, and serves as an example of what a wise woman is. She is my greatest earthly treasure and love of my life. Since this is her birthday I just want say “Happy Birthday” and thanks for your “service of truth filled with love”. The gift of her life has blessed all who know her and serves to remind me that I exist to serve others, not to be served by others. In the simple fulfillment of our Christian duties we please God and bless others far more than those who strive for fortune, fun,and fame. And that’s what matters most in life! I wish every man had the privilege of being married to a “wise hearted” woman– like I am. Indeed her price is far above rubies!
