1st Peter 3:5. “For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:” HOLY WOMEN. Stop to consider those women from the past Spoken of in passing; faithful to their task Of supporting and guiding husbands and their children Knowing the public often would choose to overlook them. Faithful to their calling, filling a God-given role – Seemingly not considered, but really the heart and soul Of a family group God used, helping chosen men To stay the course not deviating till God brought them to the end Of a specific task or work that has affected a generation – And from those women sprang the fruit resulting in many nations. It must be hard to be in subjection to some unthoughtful men – Knowing that they couldn’t accomplish their goals without them.
Trusting God is better than the praise of a fickle crowd – Those holy women wore their grace like a covering shroud. Living before the Lord alone in subjection to a husband, Sets one apart from the pushy crowd demanding, “Up with women.” To choose to live before the Lord is what God really planned – He just gave different roles to fill for women and for men. To be holy is of great value, such a life can’t be denied, Even though frustration and resentment are inside. A life lived for the Lord and a husband’s work supported, Can bring satisfaction and reward when we’re all transported From living here to heaven where each will give account Of a life lived for God and what on earth did count.
“Father, remember the honorable, faithful women who supported, and still do support, the work of others. Give them joy in knowing the role they fill is significant to the whole work of God even though it may be unrecognized by the crowd around. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”
When a man "nourishes and cherishes" his wife, they will find they each fill a role that compliments the role of the other partner. Both bring their strengths and abilities to the marriage, and both share in "the grace of life" that they will have forever. The nature of eternal life adds great value to any relationship that goes beyond temporal and passing happiness. By sharing the blessings of God's grace, every part of the life of two believers becoming one by marriage, is enhanced beyond body and soul, to include the sharing of spiritual life as well.
The prayer life and love life of husbands and wives will be under the attack of the world, the flesh and the devil. Satan will attempt to create friction and discord between husbands and wives. The believing husband should maintain family unity through prayers with the family and reading the Bible to get divine insight into the family and spiritual life. God holds the husband responsible to keep the balance and orderliness of a family. He must treat his wife well so his prayers are not hindered.