When the bible talks of submissiveness it conveys a picture of a surrendered life, it means the control of one’s life is not in his or her hand but in the hand of the one to whom it is surrendered. Like roses, powerful aroma ooze out of such life some of which are:
• purity of life (v2)
• reverence – an adorable life (v2)
• beauty – an inner beauty which reflects in a gentle and quite spirit – fruits of the Holy Spirit being exhibited (v3).
A life of submissiveness not only possesses or exhibits feminine qualities such as highlighted above but invariably would display masculine ones such as :
- being considerate – a display of goodness and honour to the perceived weaker party to a relationship
- Showing respect to the perceived weaker party, having regard to the basic equality between all parties (husband and wife) when it comes to the matter of sharing in God’s grace.
It is of note that the quality of our submissiveness has a direct bearing on the response we get from God in answer to our prayers.
Father, help me to be submissive to you as my God, my groom, my master and also help me to be considerate and respectful to those you have put in my charge particularly my wife by the way I show her commitment, love and care for her through Jesus Christ my Lord. AMEN.
