The Gift

When I was a kid, I remember wanting a toy rifle. It was just a little model rifle, nothing spectacular. But I wanted it so bad. Christmas was coming soon and I made sure it was on my list. As that day approached and gifts were placed under the tree, I was certain it would be there. I was utterly devastated on Christmas Eve when we had opened our gifts early and it wasn't there. There was a mistake at the store and my parents went back and picked it up. I was so happy. I remember playing in the yard with it, carrying it around all the time. I loved it. I made sure I took good care of it too. Not leaving it outside or throwing it down.
As adults and followers of Christ, husbands have received a gift similar to this. But too many times it is looked over. Too many times it is abused and taken advantage of. Men, wake up. Our wives are the best and most important gift we will ever receive. Love them for what they are worth. A good wife is worth far more than precious jewels, so we must love them with all that we possibly can. They are precious and fragile, don't close them out or talk down to them. Hold them tight and lift them up when needed. She is entrusted to us by Jesus. She is vulnerable to our leadership. So lead her in the right direction. The most precious and important gift to a man is his wife. Take good care of her.