"She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet."This setting of scripture describes the vital workings of another Proverb jewel. Our virtuous example has no fear of the elements. Why? Because she gave thought to the various seasons in life, and then prepared accordingly. No doubt much preparation went into how she readied her family for ferrous storms, hot burning deserts, and lowly damp valleys. Such a jewel is our Bible Hannah.
Hanna was a faith-filled, prayer-believing woman - an ideal mother who put her son, Samuel, in the hands of God even before his birth. She had desires for Samuel I am sure, just like we have for our own children. She wanted the closeness of her child, holding him safely in her arms, and being part of his upbringing. However, Hannah made a supreme sacrifice to make sure that he was safe for eternity. Hannah’s actions speak to us. It shows that we must give our children proper Christian instruction while being careful not to dominate their lives. This jewel warns us not to become their hands, their feet, or their breath. It says, give them unselfish love. Genuine love escalates love to new heights.
A virtuous woman has no fear of the elements because she knows that it cannot penetrate the scarlet cloaks she made and placed around her children’s shoulders. No, life doesn't always go the way we planned but we must trust God having faith that the clothing we pattern is functional for each season. Our pattern will come from prayer, then sown with the thread of peace that’s woven in the heart, and hemmed in God’s plan.
Today, I cannot emphasize enough the need to keep our families ready for the various seasons that will come. Young mothers, please ready your children’s garments while they are small. Please trust, lean on, and believe in the Word of God each and every day so to guard your loved ones. Make sure your godliness shows in the garments you pattern. No, I can't say that your children will be faithful to the Lord all their years even if you try your very best to do everything right. However, what you implant in their minds and in their hearts will be there forever. Saturate your babies with love, doctrinal scripture, and thankfulness. Teach them to pray and to read Biblical stories. Strive each day to provide a spiritual environment so that they may know and see in you, an excellent example.
Sew on, precious jewels. Continue sewing your children’s garments through the day and through the night. Fill their closets with life's needed clothing thus ensuring that they will be wrapped in the arms of the Creator, and life will not devour them. My prayer: Dear Lord, give me a Hannah heart always for not only my children but for my grandchildren. Amen.
