Like the virtuous woman, if our desired value is to be above rubies, then we should consider ourselves as though arrayed for all to see. Christ's beauty shining in and through us is the beauty we desire. Really...when it comes down to it, are we truly beautiful? Are we representing Christ's beauty through our words, actions and physical appearance. Imagine coming across a beautiful stain glass window. As you walked closer, you realized it really wasn't as beautiful as you thought. It had cracks, chipping and even bugs stuck to it. Although the stain glass window could still shine it's beauty at night, the more cracked and dirty it was the less light you would see. Are others drawn to your beauty? As they walk closer are they still seeing the handy work and beauty of the Creator or are they distracted and unimpressed by the cracking, chipping, and bugs that block the light that was intended to shine through?
Lord, cleanse us and purify our imperfections that others may see your beauty shining through us.
