Sometimes, God speaks to us through the unexpected. Yesterday and today, I found myself in a situation that made me realize just how important it is to listen to my husband and lean into the wisdom he offers, especially when it comes to our finances and our family's well-being.
It all started when I came across a job opportunity that seemed promising at first. The job training involved optimizing products for a company that appeared legitimate. I was excited about the potential to earn some extra income, especially since I had been looking for ways to contribute more financially to our household.
However, as I started the training, things quickly began to feel off. They began asking me to perform tasks that seemed suspicious, like requesting account privileges and asking me to deposit money into my account to buy cryptocurrency. I hesitated, unsure of whether this was a scam, but I thought to myself, "Let me just go through the process and see what happens."
At the same time, my husband, who had always been cautious and protective of our finances, expressed his concerns. We had been steadily improving our financial situation, and he didn’t want to risk that progress by getting involved with a company that could potentially take advantage of us. He said, "I don’t feel comfortable with this. It seems like a scam, and I don’t want this to ruin everything we’ve been working towards."
I didn’t listen immediately. I was so eager to try out the opportunity and see where it would lead. But as the situation unfolded over the course of just one day, I started to notice the red flags. That's when something unexpected happened: a YouTube conversation from two years ago resurfaced with a new comment, arriving at just the right moment.
The comment was from a thread where I had discussed Eve in the Bible and the importance of listening to authority. It made me reflect on the concept of trusting the wisdom of those around us, especially our husbands, and how God speaks through them. I realized that this situation mirrored Eve’s choice in the Garden of Eden. While there's no clear proof that Eve didn’t obey Adam, she acted independently, stepping outside of the family dynamic. This reminded me that, like Eve, I needed to trust my husband's instincts and not act in defiance. Even though I had my own reasons for wanting to pursue the job, my husband's caution about it potentially being a scam was something I should have respected. Just as Eve could have benefited from following Adam's guidance, I needed to listen to my husband's wisdom in that moment.
I made the decision to walk away from the job opportunity, and I’m so glad I did. God had used the comment and my husband's wisdom to guide me, and I could see how I had almost fallen into the trap of acting independently, ignoring the wisdom that was right in front of me.
In retrospect, I see how important it is to listen to our spouses, especially when they have our best interests at heart. It’s not about control or submission, but about trusting and honoring each other’s perspectives. When we work together, we can avoid pitfalls and make wise decisions that benefit our families.
To view the whole comment tread from YouTube video you can click the link: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ho6bwBcHpyA?si=jbFA9nW4LG_kiqK4
In conclusion, this experience was a powerful reminder for me to always seek wisdom, not just in what feels right, but in what aligns with God's will for our lives. Listening to my husband's concerns wasn’t just about avoiding a scam—it was about strengthening our relationship and our trust in each other. Just as Eve could have benefited from trusting Adam’s guidance, I realized that by listening to my husband's wisdom, I was not only protecting myself but also fostering a deeper bond and trust within our marriage.
