Gifted To Do Him Good

“SHE does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.” Prov. 31:12

For the next few days we’re going to consider this verse, drawing in part from a message given by Nicole.

First, take a look--Who is the one designed and appointed to bring my husband good? It’s none other then me!  Many people may be a blessing to my husband, but as his wife, I have been created, fashioned and designed to be the most effective at bringing my husband good.”

We learn this in the first pages of our Bible. Gen. 2:18 says “Then the Lord said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him’” (emphasis mine).

What was not good? For the man to be alone.

What was good? For the man to have a helper, his wife.

Each of us, no less than Eve, was carefully fashioned, down to the last detail, to be a helper “fit” for our husband. We have a unique ability to do him good. The strengths, talents and gifts that God has given to us are the perfect combination to complement him.

I am sometimes tempted to sinfully compare myself to other women who I think are more beautiful, gifted, creative, or competent than me. But no other person, no matter how gifted they are, could fill my role as Brian’s wife better than I can. I have been carefully fashioned by my Creator to serve my husband.

The truth that God has made me a helper fit for my husband fills me with faith for my role. It also excites me to do him all the good that I possibly can!

“She [that’s me!] does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.”