The Preparation: 7-Day Devotional for the Soon-to-Be Wifeಮಾದರಿ

Jewelry: Far Above Rubies

In many cultures, it is not uncommon for someone to give you jewelry on your wedding day. Maybe your mom passes down a family heirloom of diamond earrings or a gold necklace that was passed down to her by her mom. Maybe your soon-to-be husband gifts you a piece of jewelry to adorn you for the big day. I remember for my wedding, Damien surprised me with jewelry that had my birthstone: ruby earrings. (Any July babies in the house?!) In today’s devotional, I want to gift you jewelry with rubies as a symbol of your rarity and infallible worth.

Proverbs 31:10 (NKJV) says,

“Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.”

Back in biblical times, rubies were considered extremely precious because they were very rare. Likewise, a woman who was virtuous was even harder to find and much more valuable than rubies. The word virtuous in Hebrew is Chayil which is linked to words like strength, wealth, power, and even virtue. I’m sure you’ve heard of the Proverbs 31 woman and how she could do all these great things like obtain wealth, lead in various places, and care for her family and others even while waking up before the sun without a cup of coffee. Impressive! The reason why she could do all of those things boiled down to her fear of the Lord. Because she reverenced God, she lived with such high moral character and operated out of a different source of strength and wisdom. As a result, she was praised and excelled in everything she did. She knew her worth and where it came from. Sis, your worth comes from the same source as hers. Your worth is not based on your status of becoming a wife or even based on what you do. No, you had worth before the foundations of the Earth. Before you were born, God knew you and Christ died for you. This makes you priceless! Rubies and diamonds ain’t got nothing on you! So, remember that you are a woman of great worth as a Daughter of the King. You aren’t living for worth but living from it. Therefore, live your life in such an honorable and virtuous way. I have no doubt that your soon-to-be husband and legacy will praise you and call you blessed.

Prayer

Father, thank You for paying the highest price for me, making me immensely valuable. I know my worth is far above rubies and that I don’t have to seek value in my work, my relationship status, or even my looks. Help me to live a life that follows Your ways and decrees. Place Your laws in my heart and Your Word around my neck. May I walk in reverence of You all the days of my life as a virtuous woman who is a blessing to all those around me, including my soon-to-be husband. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.