Comely

             Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous, for praise is comely for the upright!  Psalm 33:1

     Comely.  No longer in common use, this word nevertheless immediately conjures up the image of a woman.  A beautiful woman.  A gracious and lovely woman.  A woman with head held high–but not her nose.  A woman whose words are gracious, seasoned with salt.  A woman clothed to attract admiration, to bring honor to her body and her God.  A woman who understands authority.  A woman walking hand in hand with her husband.  A woman honoring him and respecting him and even submitting her own desires to his.  A woman setting chores for her children and laughing with them as they wash dishes together.  A woman who quietly and quickly and firmly brings her children to cheerful obedience.  A woman who raises her children as their God-given authority.  A woman whose home is warm, well-ordered, interesting and welcoming.  A woman who sets a beautiful table and fragrant meals before guests, making them feel at home in her presence.  A woman who brings aid and succor to those in need, but never to the neglect of her husband and children.  A woman who gives her anxieties to her God, and leaves them there.  A woman who reads and listens and ponders, and submits every thought to the scrutiny of the Word of God.  A woman who loves being home and ‘making’ home. 

That’s it.  Comely:  (Strong’s 5000) Beautiful, pleasant, suitable and fitting.  From a primary root (4998):     at home!

Let us Rejoice!