Look for a man who treasures you.
| posted 1/30/2009
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Perhaps you're dating a man who values you. But why does he think you're valuable? Where does he think your worth comes from? Is it because you're a person God created, with your own unique history and abilities? Or is it because you laugh at his jokes and make an attractive addition to him when he goes out in public? While it's fine to laugh at his jokes and be attractive, things like that shouldn't be the main reason he holds you in high regard.
A man to live with for a lifetime should be someone who values you because you're a unique creation of God. He should remember God created you for other purposes besides what you can do for him—although you'll do much for him. And he should think you're worthwhile not only because you add to his life, but simply because you exist.
In this opening passage of Song of Solomon, the woman apologized for flaws in her physical beauty. Her lover not only overlooked her flaws, but lavished intense praise on her. She was valuable not for how she looked but for who she was.
A man like this is worth waiting for. (See also Genesis 24; 1 Corinthians 13; Ephesians 5:21-33.)
Good Words to Remember:
Behold, you are fair, my love! Behold, you are fair! You have dove's eyes. Song of Solomon 1:15
Today's Challenge:
Are you looking for the right kind of man—or just a man?
Copyright 2001 by the author or Christianity Today International/Christian Bible Studies.
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