Everyone loves the beauty of nature’s gems. The greens, blues, and reds of natural gemstones have set apart jewelry since the beginning of time. These precious jewels are relatively rare, and desired by people from all walks of life.

 

None more than the ruby.

 

The second hardest gemstone, rubies have always been striking for their deep reds that flash in the light. They have been used in the crowns of monarchs for centuries, and for the rings and necklaces we can find in jewelry stores today. Jewelers tell us the ruby is one of the most coveted stones.

 

Four times rubies are mentioned in the Bible, and each time the reference is to beauty or wisdom.

 

Proverbs 31:10 says, “She is far more precious than jewels.”

 

A godly woman is one who stands out for her internal beauty and wisdom. She is admired for all the right reasons as she walks in the light, revealing the kind of attributes only God can craft and provide.

 

In the famous Proverbs 31 chapter of the Bible, we read a fairly detailed account of this wonderful woman. Many of us count them as mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters—and they bless us.

 

Let’s pray.

 

Lord, the Proverbs 31 woman, like a fine ruby, is easy to spot. We value them for all the right reasons, and we thank you for the blessing of knowing and appreciating women such as these. In Jesus’ name, amen.