A Woman Of Purpose And PowerSýnishorn

A Woman Who Honors God

The woman who is often considered the epitome of both womanhood and power is the woman of Proverbs 31. Some Christian women don’t even like to read this chapter of the Bible because they are overwhelmed by all the things the Proverbs 31 woman is apparently able to do!

Yet when we think of God’s purposes for the woman from creation to redemption, and how the woman has been set free to fulfill His purposes, this chapter of the Bible gives us tremendous perspective on what a woman is meant to be.

One theme that Proverbs 31 communicates is this: The woman is a doer. She is a multitasker (just like many woman today). She is responsible for taking care of her husband, children, home, job, talents, church commitments, charitable work, and sometimes elderly parents. She is a helper and she is a leader. 

Even while a woman is fulfilling all her vital purposes in her home and in the world, she must always remember that her first place is in God. Proverbs 31 reminds her, “Don’t neglect your relationship with God, and don’t forget to develop His character in your inner being as you go about your extremely busy life.”

Remember, the woman was created in God’s image to be loved by Him and to have fellowship with Him. She was meant to reflect His character and likeness, to represent His true nature. God created the woman to have His moral characteristics within her inner being. She is to resemble Him not only as a spirit, but also in these qualities. She was designed to act and function as God does, in love and grace. Therefore, Proverbs 31 is saying, “While you are doing what God has called and gifted you to do, don’t forget the importance of His character in your life.” That is why it speaks of the “wife of noble character” (verse 10 NIV).

Having a relationship with the Lord and developing His character in your life form an essential foundation that will strengthen and sustain you in all your activities and accomplishments. With continual refreshing from the Lord, you can purposefully engage in your many responsibilities and fulfill the exciting purposes God has for you.

Thought: It is much too easy to begin to overlook God when you are taking care of so many other people and responsibilities.