(This article was first posted on 5/26/2006)
On a recent TV show, lovely young women who aspired to be fashion models were warned, “When you are a top model you are always a top model, not just on the runway or in front of the camera. There are phone cameras and Polaroid cameras and digital cameas everywhere. Someone is always watching you. No matter how you feel, sick or well, happy or sad, rich or broke, you’re a Top Model!! You have to pay attention to your hair, your make-up and what you wear. You have to look like a top model, act like a top model, sound like a top model, no matter what!” This was an interesting notion. For many centuries royalty around the world trained their children that they were always royalty no matter where they were. They should always look and act like royalty. The "crown" must not be embarrassed.
In a Wives Club session a few weeks ago we were discussing situations where members were offended, ignored or treated badly by co-workers, employers, relatives and in-laws. Searching for biblical responses to this kind of suffering, it occurred to me that the rules for models and royal offspring certainly apply to us. We Christian wives were chosen by the Creator of the Universe, are children of the Most High, a royal priesthood, and heirs with the Prince of Heaven to the throne of God. No matter where we are, who we are with, or how we feel, our appearance, speech, attitude, and actions reflect that we know we are Christian women, daughters of the King. We willingly submit to the training required for that position.
This is what Peter meant when he reminded wives who we are. He says, “But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his steps.” 1Pet. 2:20(b)-21(NIV)
“Lord help us to know how to represent you in whatever we suffer. Amen”
