Proverbs 31:19: She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle.
Insight
This verse has reference to the ancient custom, which is still prevalent among some Eastern peoples, of spinning without the use of a wheel. They hold the distaff in one hand and twirl their long wool spindles with the other, stopping to wind the thread upon them as fast as it is drawn out. Thus, by diligence and economy, the virtuous woman is able to minister, with loving care to the lowly and the needy. Nor is hers the charity which fails to begin at home, for she watches solicitously for the comfort of her family; by her own skill making scarlet garments of the warm wool for their covering in time of cold and snow. 1
Application
The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; The Lord raises those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous. Psalm 146:8
Now is the perfect time for prayer. Ask Him to open your eyes to the truth. Ask Him to open your heart to receive His truth with humility. Ask Him for all the grace needed to obey His truth without compromise. Now thank Him for all the love He wants to lavish upon you as you live righteously for Him.
Motivation
Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips. Psalm 141:3
Being heavenly minded makes you more aware of others, and less concerned about yourself. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Father, it is a wonderful blessing to know that You are still in charge of everything.
1. Ironside, H. A. (1908). Notes on the Book of Proverbs (p. 476). Neptune, NJ: Loizeaux Bros.
