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WISDOM CAPSULE 22

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Main Scriptures: Ruth 3:18

More Scriptures: Matt.19:5, Ss.2:5-6, Ss.2:8

Let us take the twenty-second capsule.

Capsule 22: YOUR WORTHY PORTION TO YOUR WIFE IS YOU

Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? And why eatest thou not? And why is thy heart grieved? Am I not better to thee than ten sons? (1Sam.1:8)

Many a time as husbands, we make this mistake and think that what our significant-half need is all the good things of life-nice houses, exotic vacations, expensive dresses, elegant cars, money in the bank and good food. This is not totally true. And sadly, this mindset has led to dislocation of several relationships between the shepherd and his sheep. Yes, it is important for your wife to have all those nice things I mentioned. But what is much more important to her is you. You are your wife’s worthy portion. And that was the story of Elkanah and Hannah.

Elkanah was rich. He provided all the comfort his wife, Hannah, would need. But something was missing. She had no child for him. At this point, it was not the material possessions that matter to Hannah but something much more. So, her husband did something unusual. He said to her, “am I not better to thee than ten sons?” (1Sam.18b). Do you know what that meant? The husband is saying to his wife, “I am your worthy portion” and not the cars, nice homes, good dresses or any other material possessions. As the head of the family, you must understand that you are more important to your wife than the cars and other materials you have provided. You are her most valued treasure. Your life is what makes meaning to her and not anything else. Do not substitute your presence in the life of your wife with money and material. It is a dangerous path to go. Many husbands have lost their wives to other men because of this. Many more live with their wives like flatmate. You must not allow this to happen between you and your wife.

So, how do I make myself a worthy portion to my wife? Yes, you may be busy and may not be physically available to your wife all the time, but you can do one thing. Call her! Send her a text message! Write her a mail! And when you are available for her, please spend some time with her and her alone, no distraction. Do you know what this does for her? It gives her the assurance that she can count on you when all other thing fails. She has the inner confidence that you will come through for her. That is your benefit for being her shepherd. That is the reason why you left your father and mother and you decided to start a new journey with her (Matt.19:5). You must make this value real and profitable in the life of your wife because that is what makes you the good and godly husbandman.

SPIRITUAL EXERCISE

  • Father, in the Name of Jesus, I thank You for giving me a wife.
  • Father, in the Name of Jesus, forgive me for substituting my attention to my wife with material things.
  • Father, in the Name of Jesus, give me the wisdom to be a worthy portion to my wife.

FAITH CONFESSION

I receive the wisdom of God to become a worthy portion to my wife and children because that is what makes me the good and godly husbandman in Jesus name. Amen.


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