Proverbs 31:10-12
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.”
I would like to tell you about my wife, Joyce. I need to do this frequently since she is a woman with a quiet spirit and never draws attention to herself. Over the fifty-six years we have been married, I have come to stand in awe of this lovely lady.
Joyce is quiet and discerning. She has never tried to be “Mrs. Pastor,” but instead she is my strongest supporter. By nature and gifting I am outgoing and always trying to lift people up by sharing spiritual truth.
Joyce “feels” when people are going through a stressful time in their life. It is typical for her to return from church and comment that someone is having some type of struggle. When I ask if they said something, she responds, “No, but I can just sense it.” Most of the time, it will come to light that she was correct.
A few days ago we received notice that a six month bond was maturing and that, if we did not notify, them it would be renewed for six more months. Out of the blue, Joyce said the Lord had impressed on her that we needed to have $2,000 moved into the checking account. She was so certain that I took the action that very morning.
The next day I spoke to one of our members who had a medical emergency. She tearfully said that she and her husband did not have the money to pay for the necessary surgery. Guess how much was needed? Right! $2,000!
There have been many times in the past when she mailed a card of encouragement to someone the Lord laid on her heart. Those who received the cards commented that the timing was perfect and met a need in their life at that specific moment.
Why do I write these things about my dear wife? Yes, it is to let her know that I appreciate her, but it is also to show that each of us can have a ministry that is tailor made for us. We do not need to fill a pulpit in order to minister. We can minister with cards, visits, phone calls, kind deeds or any number of things.
The important thing for each of us to understand is that when we ask God to show us ways we can serve Him, He will do it. Many are hurting right now for someone who will show God’s love to them—will you be that one?!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil