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Friday, December 31, 2010

Passing beauty

" Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised."

Proverbs 31: 30

The virtues of a woman are not found exteriorly, but interiorly. Time destroys the exterior, but it also renews the interior.

Speak with wisdom

"She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness."
Proverbs 31:26

The lips of the wise woman exhales wisdom. In her few words, there's goodness present.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Strength & Dignity

"Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come."
Proverbs 31: 25

Vanity has led many women to emptiness. But the virtuous woman's beauty is in her faith and dignity.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Known

"Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land."
Proverbs 31: 23

The wisdom of the wise woman is her husband's perfume. And so he is honored and respected among all others.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Snow

"She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household is clothed with scarlet. She makes tapestry for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple."
Proverbs 31:21-22

The virtuous woman has special abilities in the winter. That is, there's always a word of comfort and faith to those who are suffering the icy loneliness.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Hands

"She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle. She extends her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy."
Proverbs 31:19-20

The hands of the virtuous woman are always ready to work and help those in need.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Strength

"She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night."

Proverbs 31:17-18

The strength of a virtuous woman is faith. She fights her problems with a determination to victory.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Work

"She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. She is like the merchant ships, she brings her food from afar. She also rises while it is yet night, and provides food for her household, and a portion for her maidservants."

Proverbs 31:13-15

The virtuous woman is different from the others. People around her recognise the presence of the Holy Spirit in her.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Husband

"The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. "

Proverbs 31:11-12

When the woman is wise, her house is well cared for. Her finances are controlled in such a way that there's no waste. Her husband is honored by her and trusts her completely.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Woman

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

Proverbs 31:10


Because she's so rare, in order to find her you need faith and much caution. Only the man who depends on the Holy Spirit can truly find her.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Confirmation

"The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God..."

Romans 8.16

Those who are born of God have the most absolute assurance that they're children of God because the Holy Spirit Himself confirms this within them. This is the greatest Christian glory.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Joy

"Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength." 

Nehemiah 8:10

Just like parents want the best for their children, so does God. His joy is to see His children strong and happy, conquering and blessing others around them.

Thirst

"If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink."

John 7.37

Many people have come to the Lord Jesus with the thirst to get the solution of their personal problems. But the thirst for Him in this passage refers to the permanent Plenitude of the Holy Spirit. Many people want Him but they show lack of thirst. The Plenitude of the Holy Spirit is only for those who are desperately thirsty of Him.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Fire

"And the fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not be put out. And the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order on it; and he shall burn on it the fat of the peace offerings."

Leviticus 6:12

White there's sacrifice on the Altar, there's the Fire of the Holy Spirit consuming it... but when there's lack of sacrifice, what can be consumed?

Friday, December 17, 2010

Eyes

“For His eyes are on the ways of man, and He sees all his steps.
Job 34:21

Nothing and noone stays out of God's sight, especially His children who have honored and lived the faith.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Fulfil


"...For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure."

Philippians 2:13

The dreams of those who are born of the Spirit are given birth by God. And He gives them power to fulfil them.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Made perfect

"For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings."


Hebrews 2:10

Obedience is peculiar to the children of God. In light of this, they endure threats in their own flesh and keep a good conscience. Day after day, their faith is made perfect.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Meet

"Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom."
Matthew 25:1


The ten virgens are those washed by the blood of the Lord Jesus. They're travelling towards their Lord, but only half of them actually meet Him. The other half simply stay out.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Faith

"Then Jesus said to him, 'Go your way; your faith has made you well.' And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road."

Mark 10:52


Who healed, Jesus or the blindman's faith? His faith healed him. This is what we need to learn, everyone needs to manifest their faith in order to be benefited from it.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Word

"Then the woman said to Elijah, 'Now by this I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in your mouth is the truth.'"

1 Kings 17:24

There's spirit and life in the Word of God in the lips of those who truly serve the Almighty. Those who believe, see the impossible being possible!

Saturday, December 11, 2010

The fields

“ Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” 

Isaiah 6.8

The fields are ready for the harvest, but if there's no one to reap, the fruits will eventually spoil. It's sad to see so many workers seeking to serve themselves. The Lord is calling out: people, help Me! Who shall I send, who will go for Us?

Friday, December 10, 2010

Friend

" And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, 'Abraham believed God, and it wasaccounted to him for righteousness.' And he was called the friend of God."
James 2: 23

Faith in practice makes a person justified, pure, and worthy of divine blessings. This is so because faith is nothing more than dependence on God. That's why Abraham was God's friend.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Swift and slow

"So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath..."
James 1: 19

This is a good advice for everyone, especially for the woman. She learns much more when listening more and makes much less mistakes when speaking less. With this, one avoids misunderstandings, especially at home.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Own desires

"But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed."
James 1:14


We have been privileged with the 'free will', but it is important to be extremely careful with your eyes, for some things considered 'normal' can easily entice us to sin. Let us watch!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Joy

"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience."

James 1: 2-3

The Christian testing is not made out of health, family, or financial problems, but out of the cause we suffer for the Lord Jesus. Injustice, persecution, criticism because of our faith are just some of the trials we go through which should bring us reasons for joy. Rejoice in suffering for the cause of the Lord Jesus.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Hear and keep

"Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near."
Revelation 1: 3

The prophetic words aren't just knowledge. They're to be put in practice, otherwise, there's no use in knowing them. In this case, reading, hearing, and keeping the prophecies from Revelations keeping vigilance of your soul's salvation, trusting that these promises will be fulfilled soon.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Security

"Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."

Proverbs 11:14

You'll only find true guidance in the Word of God. The servant who practices and teaches it, is safe.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Deliverance

"Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever."
Exodus 14:13

Those who trust in God wait patiently for their answer. For it'll come in it's right tim, He will save.

Friday, December 3, 2010

To love

"If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?"
1 John 4:20

The love for God and consequently for those around us is not about a deep feeling, but about an attitude of respect and consideration. True love consists of unconditional surrender to those who are loved.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Intimate

"For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire; He blesses the greedy and renounces the LORD."
Psalms 10: 13


Many people think that God does not see what goes on in their lives. Nevertheless, He not only sees everything but is also eager to be called upon.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Humbleness

"Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself."

Philippians 2:3

God sees everything we do, the good and the bad works. But what really matters though is who we are, that is, our character.

Be like

"BIt is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher, and a servant like his master."

Matthew 10:25

In order to serve, Jesus had to empty Himself and assume the form of servant. Those who want to follow Him must also empty themselves and humbly assume the form of servants. Otherwise, they'll continue the same kind of life.