December 26, 2024 – Providing The Very Best

Providing The Very Best
December 26, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 31:19-24
 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    The virtues of the woman in this story continue here with her diligence, thriftiness, and charity. She works with wool and skillfully crafts warm scarlet garments. Not only does she make enough for her own family to stay warm, but she also uses her talents to serve the needs of others. She takes joy in using the abilities God has bestowed upon her.

    Many modern Bible translations have interpreted the term “scarlet” to mean double garments for added warmth, given that scarlet is a color created through a double dyeing process to achieve its depth and richness. However, in other Scripture passages, it is consistently translated as scarlet. The term actually points to the source of the color. In Eastern cultures, scarlet was obtained from a worm-like insect called the “Tola” or the “Crimson Grub.” When this creature was crushed and boiled, it produced a deep, rich crimson color used primarily for the finest wool. Due to the labor and time required to create scarlet-dyed garments, this color was considered a symbol of royalty. The verse is emphasizing that this woman provided the very best for her family.

    It’s worth noting that in Psalm 22:6, Christ is likened to this “Worm” or “Tola.” The passage describes the torturous and inhumane method of execution through which Christ would shed His precious crimson blood. It is by His blood that our sins are cleansed, and we are clothed in garments of righteousness—not our own righteousness, but the righteousness of Christ. He provided the very best for His own, just as the precious woman in Chapter 31 exemplifies.

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    God’s Word is accurate down to the tiniest detail—nothing is overlooked, and nothing is over or understated. God has indeed provided the very best for His own.

What clothing will you wear into eternity?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and todays Devotion?

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME: December 26, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  Revelation 9 – Revelation 16
  Proverbs 31:19-24

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Zechariah 7-10
  Revelation 20