Read: 1 Corinthians 11: 10-16"Let the beloved of the LORD rest secure in Him, for He shields him all day long, and the one the LORD loves rests between His shoulders." Deuteronomy 33: 12
A covering is a very handy item to possess. A hat keeps the sun from scorching our head or the rain from drenching our hair. For the Believer, the Lord is our covering. He gives us safety and security as we follow His precepts. He carries us upon His shoulders and we can rest secure in Him. The Psalmist said that God covers us with His feathers. He protects us from harm, conceals us from Satan’s detection and shields us from the circumstances of life.
In years past, hats signified dignity, reverence and submission. In today’s society, we do not give much credence to either physical or spiritual coverings. In our rebellious living we lose so much by removing ourselves from under God’s perfect covering. God is the covering for the man, and He made man the covering for the woman.
The Godly husband shields his wife's soul from the stress and pressures of life. His prayers conceal her spirit from Satan’s fiery darts. His provision cares for her physical needs by ensuring that she has a refuge for her body as well as her spirit and soul. With this type of man for a covering, it is easy for the wife to submit to his authority.
Prayer ~
Lord God, Your daily vigilance over us is an example of a Godly husband’s covering for his bride. Keep us ever mindful that living according to Your precepts is always better than following after the world’s philosophy. Thought for the Day ~
Love covers a multitude of sin. - 1 Peter 4:8
