The Phaneroo Devotion: Marriage Series: The Power Of Confiding In Each Other
Apostle Grace Lubega
Proverbs 31:18 (NKJV): “She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night.”
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The Scriptures liken a wife to the moon (Genesis 37:9-10). By this analogy, the Word reveals something profound about her function in a marriage.
The moon shines at night. It gives light in dark seasons and reflects illumination where natural sight may be limited. In our theme scripture, the virtuous woman’s lamp does not go out by night. This speaks of perception, wisdom, vigilance, and the ability to see even in moments when others may not see clearly.
God has given women a unique grace to perceive certain things that their male partners may not immediately see. A man may be fully convinced that a particular business deal will succeed, yet his wife may discern an angle he has ignored, an angle that could expose him to loss, shame, or unnecessary trouble. She may see a risk in a partnership, a weakness in a plan, or a danger in a decision that he has overlooked.
This is why it is important for a husband to confide in his wife regarding critical decisions.
It does not make you less of a man to share your plans with your wife. It does not weaken your leadership to ask for her thoughts concerning a business, investment, transaction, ministry decision, relocation, or family matter. She may see something you do not see. Many men have made expensive mistakes because they did not create room for honest communication with their wives.
However, on the part of the wife, this grace must never be used as an occasion for manipulation. The ability to perceive what a husband may not see is not a licence to control him, arm-twist him, or force him into personal preferences. It is a position of submitted power.
In a home where this is understood, dreams thrive. Hallelujah!
FURTHER STUDY: Genesis 2:18; Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
GOLDEN NUGGET: It does not make you less of a man to share your plans with your wife. It does not weaken your leadership to ask for her thoughts concerning a business, investment, transaction, ministry decision, relocation, or family matter. She may see something you do not see.
PRAYER: Father, I thank You for the gift of marriage. Thank You for a home where we listen to each other without pride or insecurity, and speak with honour and humility. Secrecy, manipulation, and poor communication are not part of our union. In my marriage, burdens are shared and Your purposes are fulfilled. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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