Proverbs 18:22 Whoso finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favour of the LORD.
‘And obtains favour of the LORD.’ God’s favour rests upon those who embrace His design and walk in His purposes. When a man enters into marriage with a right heart, seeking to honour God, he aligns himself with the Creator’s original intention: to be fruitful, multiply, and take dominion over the earth (Gen. 1:26-28). This isn’t just about reproduction, it’s about building families, shaping communities, and fulfilling divine stewardship.
Isaiah 45:18 reminds us that God did not create the earth in vain; He formed it to be inhabited. A godly marriage contributes to that inhabitation, not just by filling the earth numerically, but by building strong, faithful homes that reflect the love, order, and covenant of God Himself.
Thus, to find a wife and commit to her in marriage is to step into a stream of divine blessing. The man who does so not only gains a life partner but also receives the smile of God’s approval, His favour. That favour is shown in companionship, fruitfulness, and often in the strengthening of character, faith, and joy through the marriage bond.
To find a wife is to find something truly good, ordained and blessed by God Himself. Marriage is not a mere cultural institution but a divine gift, reflecting God’s heart for relationship, purpose, and community. The one who finds such a gift also receives the favour of the Lord, walking in harmony with the sacred blueprint laid out from the beginning of creation.
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